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Although many diseases affect both men and womenThere are some that are more common and tend to be more serious in them. Given this reality, it is important to prioritize health care, stay informed and alert to possible symptoms. Remember to prioritize Health it is important to detect any evil in time.
The medical director of Pacífico Seguros, Dr. Ana Ramos, recalls some of the most recurrent diseases in women and offers advice to be protected.
BREAST CANCER
It is responsible for the largest number of deaths in the country. Every year at least 2,000 women die from this pathology, according to official figures. There are 28 new cases of breast cancer per 100,000 inhabitants, according to Minsa. Risk factors include genetic history, aging, late menopause, and polluting radiation. Self-examination of the breasts is important and it is advisable to do it from the age of 20, once a month.
OSTEOPOROSIS
Disease that damages the woven bone due to the decrease in bone mass, causing the bones to become brittle and can fracture more easily. In the country, by 4 women with osteoporosis there is 1 man who suffers from the disease. Its prevalence is higher in them due to the abrupt cessation of hormones after menopause. To prevent osteoporosis and / or not progress, it is essential that calcium and vitamin D nutrients are in the diet.
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URINARY INFECTIONS
It is estimated that more than 50% of women present a table of urinary infection sometime in your life. This is because the urethra is shorter and closer to the rectum, which makes it easier for bacteria to enter the urinary tract. In case a woman presents a urinary infection Complicated, with symptoms such as fever or recurrent, should be treated with the urologist.
How to be protected? Dr. Ramos suggests wearing a balance diet, include exercises in the routine and avoid the use of tobacco. “In the case of breast cancer, for example, performing breast self-examinations is important to detect abnormalities early,” says the expert. Along these lines, he also suggests establishing periodic check-ups with medical specialists, either in person or through the telemedicine.
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