Women's Health Concerns

   

  The Health issue that I am most concerned about is cervical and breast cancer.  This is because it seems to be so prevalent and most of the time there aren’t really any major symptoms.   I am also concerned because of my lifestyle, such as the foods that I eat.  I do not always maintain a healthy diet.  I believe that eating processed and ‘fast foods’ may contribute to being more susceptible to cancer and other diseases. 

  Another reason I am concerned is that it has been a while since I had a check up and this is really the only way to know for sure how healthy you are.  I do plan to have a doctor’s visit soon and I will then hopefully have peace of mind. 

  When I asked Patti Powell, 53 of Oklahoma about the health issue she was most concerned about, she told me that it was definitely arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis more specifically.  She expressed to me how it is starting to effect her in a way that is somewhat debilitating.  She is concerned about how it will progress and what steps she can take to decrease its presence.

  Natalia Schumacher, 26 is most focused on weight gain; more specifically having to do with obesity.  While not a problem of her own, she sees how it can be a health risk in many ways.  She has witnessed how diabetes, heart problems, and high blood pressure, and even depression can all branch out from obesity.  Because of this she practices a healthy diet and exercise whenever she can to help lower her risk. 

Jerry Bernet, 79 of Dallas is particularly concerned with arthritis as was Patti Powell.  It is of concern with her because it affects her walking ability.  Her arthritis remains mostly in her hands and knees, thus her knees also affect her back, which causes further mobile issues. 

  In relation to the others’ concerns, they all differ with the exception of the arthritis issues.  They are similar to mine in that our overall health concerns have to do with our own bodies and common issues that are heard about everyday.  This may be due to the education and awareness that is available through out media and other groups.