lifestyle choices can reduce the risk of developing this disease
Causes and prevention
Genetic factors
Prevalence of this illness
100

Maintaining a healthy bodyweight. Excess tissue can release chemicals that may contribute to the creation of this disease

Cancer

100

Limiting salt intake to 1 tsp a day and eating at least 5 servings of fruit and vegetables a day can prevent this disease 

Cardiovascular Disease 

100

This disease can be hereditary and certain genes can affect insulin function 

Type 2 diabetes 

100

Most common of this disease in Canada affects the breasts, lung and colon

Cancer

200

Engage in regular physical activity. If you are overweight from eating too much calories and fat and want to lose weight, follow Canada's Food Guide 

Fatty Liver Disease 

200

Eating a variety of fruits and vegetables, low amounts of saturated fat, and whole grains and fibre, can lessen chances of developing this disease. 

Diabetes 

200

A person can develop fatty tissue around the liver from genetic factors 

Fatty Liver Disease 

200

Between 1.2 - 2.3 million Canadians can develop this disease which harms your kidneys 

Kidney disease 

300

Controlling your blood pressure and getting regular exercise can help reduce the risk of developing this disease  

 Cardiovascular disease 

300

Not consuming enough calcium and vitamin D can increase the risk of developing this disease 

Osteoporosis 
300

A person's bones can become porous from genetic factors. 

Osteoporosis 

300

Affects 19.8 million Canadians and causes inflammation of the intestinal track

Gastroenteritis (Gastrointestinal disease)

500

 

 

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