America falls Ill

Our current lifestyles provide ample opportunities to attain diseases We often have poor
diets, dont exercise much, and rely too much on our cars. This causes us to experience many
problems concerning our health. Health issues concerning the cardiovascular system and blood
are especially common in contemporary America. Some of these diseases and conditions include
obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. These diseases, or pathological outbreaks, are
becoming more common as America marches forward.
Obesity is the largest health problem the US faces today. Obesity is the condition of
having an excess of body fat. It is common in those who consume too many calories and dont
exercise much. This condition was not always prevalent throughout human history, but our
modern lifestyle has increased its prevalence in contemporary society. Eating too many calories
is very common today due to the rise of fast food and the widespread sale of high fat foods.
People often dont exercise as much as they need to because of our frantic and work heavy
schedules. It can be combated by regular exercise and a good diet. In fact, even modest weight
loss can severely reduce the effects of obesity. Obesity is notorious for increasing our chances of
falling susceptible to other diseases. For example, those diagnosed with obesity are much more
likely to have diabetes.
Type 2 Diabetes, otherwise known as adult onset diabetes, is a chronic problem in todays
society. It causes glucose levels to rise up more than normal. This stems from insulin resistance.
The Pancreas tries to remedy this by creating more insulin, though the attempt eventually fails.
This condition is prevalent in people who consume too much sugar and dont exercise. Like
obesity, this is only prevalent recently. Part of its prevalence stems from our tendency to add
sugar in foods it wasnt in or to increase the amount of sugar with foods that already have sugar.
Lack of exercise in contemporary society provides yet another reason for its increased
significance. Once you have type 2 diabetes, it can never be cured. However, it can be treated. Its
effects are mitigated by Its presence can lead to eye and foot damage, stroke, kidney disease and
high blood pressure.
Heart disease is the leading cause of American deaths per year. It comes when plaque
builds up in the arteries. This complicates blood travel and may lead to a heart attack or
ischemic stroke, depending on location. Heart hearts occur when blood cant reach the heart, and
ischemic strokes happen when blood cant reach the brain. Strokes and heart attacks are amongst
the most life-threatening things that could possibly happen to a person. It is recommended for
those in risk of strokes and heart attacks (or those who have suffered through them) to take
medication and live a healthier life. Once again, these diseases are more prevalent in todays
times than they were in the times previous. It is best to prevent these things from ever happening
to you by exercising a good diet and regular checkups.

Together these diseases are responsible for the deaths of more than 50% of Americans.
All of them are preventable, granted one doesnt repeat their mistakes or is doomed by horrible
genetics. They can all be prevented by exercise and a good diet, which are missing in our society.

The widely ignored solution is just to eat healthier and to exercise more. Of course, this solution
can be difficult to attain for people struggling economically, since junk food is less expensive
than healthy food. However, via hard work of people everywhere,civilians, farmers, and
governors, we can decrease the frequency of these diseases.

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