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1) . Identify the methods of early detection for 6 common types of cancer. 2) What...

1) . Identify the methods of early detection for 6 common types of cancer.

2) What BMI value is associated with 2 - 3 times increased risk of CVD?  

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Breast Cancer- mammography (x- ray of breast can find out any mass or tumor cells), breast sellf examination.

Lung Cancer- low dose helical computed tomography.

Colon cancer- sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy can find out polyp or tumor growth in colon or large intestine, and sensitive stool occult blood test , virtual colonoscopy.

Cancer of uterus- transvaginal ultrasound

Cancer of Ovary - CA-125 test used to detect ovarian cancer and reccurance.

Cancer of Cervix- pap smear test and human papilloma virus test

Cancer of liver - Alpha fetoprotein blood test done with those having high risk of liver cancer.

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BMI more than 25 is considered as overweight. Afterall, those with BMI greater than or equal to 30 has 60% more chance to get affected by cardio vascular disease.

In various researches it is found than BMI and CVD has no association ,but more BMI increases morbidity rate by various reasons.

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