Why we don't include race as a risk factor
When discussing risk factors for cancer, among other health conditions, one that often comes up is race.
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How to protect yourself from “the silent killer”: hypertension
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, affects one in eight adults aged between 20 to 40 worldwide,[1] and one in three adults between ages 40 and 59.
It's time to quit your chewing tobacco habit
Chewing tobacco and snuff don’t carry all of the same risks as cigarettes, but they still significantly increase the risk of several types of cancer.
Good dental hygiene is important for more than just your teeth
Brushing your teeth twice a day keeps plaque and bacteria in check, which can help prevent dental problems such as cavities, gum disease, and oral infections.
Why am I not seeing a screening recommendation?
Screening recommendations should reflect both your lifetime and near-term risk. In some situations, the costs may outweigh the benefits.
Positive and negative predictive value
This more complex metric than test sensitivity or specificity will allow you to understand the likelihood that any specific test result–whether positive or negative–is in fact accurate.
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