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But what are the main differences?

life expectancy
It’s a simple fact that, almost
everywhere in the world, women
live longer than men. some are of
the opinion that the reason for this
is that men often participate in more
dangerous activities and tend to have
more dangerous occupations. Other
explanations include the fact that
women are more likely to see a doctor
for health concerns and may therefore
be diagnosed and treated earlier. among causes of cancer deaths in with at least one known risk factor for
women, with about 3 700 women osteoporosis, as well as for all women
Hormones dying of cervical cancer each year. who have had a hysterectomy.
Aging affects different hormones in men
and women. For women, the decrease in mammogram Osteoporosis diagnosed early by
oestrogen is a major concern, especially Mammograms are safe, relatively bone density testing is treatable with
during and after menopause, while painless, and necessary for the early medications that stop the progression
for men, the decrease in testosterone detection of breast cancer. When found of the disease. some medications can
is the dominant hormonal change. early, the five-year survival rate for even reverse some of the bone loss
breast cancer is up to 96%, according to that occurred prior to diagnosis.
Brain aging the National Breast Cancer Foundation.
Brain aging is also different for Blood pressure screening
men and women. Men who are The recommendations as to when to High blood pressure, also known
overweight, diabetic, or have had start having annual mammography as hypertension, occurs when
a stroke are more likely to suffer vary among health professionals. The blood pressure readings repeatedly
from cognitive impairment. Women, American Cancer society and the rise above 140/90. uncontrolled
however, are more likely to suffer American College of Obstetricians hypertension or high blood pressure
from cognitive impairment if they are and gynaecologists recommend can lead to damage to the coronary
dependent on others for daily tasks mammography screening beginning arteries, heart attack, heart disease,
and lacked a strong social network. at age 40. Younger women at high risk congestive heart failure, aortic
for developing breast cancer also need dissection, atherosclerosis, stroke,
don’t skip on health annual mammograms or ultrasounds kidney damage, vision loss, memory
screenings as directed by their doctor or clinic. loss, fluid in the lungs and angina.
Be health smart! Having regular
health screenings and certain Bone density testing On the other hand, blood pressure can
medical tests throughout your life Bone density testing is a simple and also be too low. Low blood pressure
enable early detection and treatment painless procedure. screening for bone or hypotension occurs when blood
of potential health problems. loss is necessary for all women over pressure readings are significantly
age 65, as well as for younger women lower than normal for the individual.
pap smear
The Pap test, originally developed by
Dr george Papanicolaou in the 1950s,
detects abnormal changes in cervical
cells that may lead to cervical cancer.
The Pap test or a Pap smear is important
for all women aged 21 and above.

Prior to the introduction of the Pap
test, cervical cancer was the leading
cause of cancer death in women.
Thanks to the development of the
Pap smear, according to the World
Health Organization (WHO), in the us
cervical cancer is now ranked 15th

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