Thursday, February 25, 2010

TOP 10 KILLER DISEASES FOR 2010

Top 10 killer diseases of 2010
Millions of people have perished because of killer diseases in the last several decades. Using information from the World Health Organisation (\WHO), here are 10 killer diseases, (in no particular order) which are predicted to take over 2010

Dr Parul R Sheth
Posted On Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Heart disease Heart attack and heart related problems such as stroke and cerebrovascular disease are on the top of the list of killer diseases. The WHO statistics reveal that 31.5% women die of heart disease while the rate is 26.8% in men. Lack of physical activity, obesity, eating more fat and salt are the main culprits.
Cancer. As per the 2008 World Cancer Report, the global cancer cases and deaths would double by the year 2030; 27 million people would suffer from cancer by 2030 resulting in 17 million deaths every year. Experts blame it on smoking and lifestyles including poor diet, lack of exercise.