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Joy ODowd
Anatomy and Physiology
28 February 2016
What is a disease ? A disease is a disorder of structure or function in a human, animal,
or plant, especially one that produces specific signs or symptoms or that affects location and is
not simply a direct result of physical injury. Diseases can be preventable if you take care of your
body. There are many ways in which you can take care of your body for example eating a well
rounded diet can affect you greatly. Another example would be having healthy habits such as
exercising regularly, sleeping the right amount, drinking lots of water, etc.
One of the most costly, common, and preventable disease is heart disease. Heart
disease or cardiovascular disease are heart conditions that include diseased vessels, structural
problems and blood clot. The most common types are coronary artery disease, high blood
pressure (HBP), cardiac arrest, congestive heart failure, arrhythmia, peripheral artery disease,
stroke and congenital heart disease. All of these diseases can be preventable by taking care of
your body. If you eat a well rounded diet that consists of grains, meats, dairy, fruits, and
vegetables and if you exercise routinely, all it takes is to walk at least 1 hour a day.
Another preventable disease is obesity. Obesity is a disorder involving excessive body
fat that increases the risk of health problems. Factors that affect your weight include your
genetic make up, overeating, eating high- fat foods and not being physically active. If you are
obese you have greater chance of getting diabetes, heart disease, stroke, arthritis, and some
cancers. You can prevent these diseases by eating a healthy diet and exercising routinely.
According to NIH (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases), If you are
obese, losing even 5 to 10 percent of your weight can delay or prevent some of these diseases.

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In addition, lung cancer can be prevented if you do not smoke cigarettes. Lung cancer is
the uncontrolled growth of abdominal cells that start off in one or both lungs; usually in the cells
that line that air passages the gas exchange can not occur, making it hard for the person to
breathe. When you cant breathe your body does not get that oxygen that is needed. The way to
prevent lung cancer is by changing your lifestyle.
I came down to the conclusion that most diseases that are preventable require some
type of exercise and diet. For example walking or running for at least an hour a day. Another
example is eating foods that are better for you.