Genetic Pulmonary Disease

Cancer can be caused by many factors. Some of these factors include: Genetics, Tobacco, Diet, Physical Activity, Sun Exposure, Radiation, and Other Carcinogens. Some types of cancer run in certain families, but most cancers are not clearly linked to the genes we inherit from our parents. Most people are unaware about just how much tobacco use accounts for of cancer related deaths. Even though cigarette use has decreased significantly there are still tobacco products that are highly popular. Vape pens, or electronic cigarettes are on the rise among former smokers and teenagers. Although believed to be healthier there is still nicotine, and unknown substances in the flavored liquid. Many people are also very unprepared when it comes to being outside for prolonged periods of time. Sunscreen is a necessity in order to protect oneself from the harmful UV rays. It is also very important to have regular checkups from a

In this generation of American society, there is a great emphasis on living a healthy lifestyle from factors such as diet and exercise. Yet today many of the products that Americans use and consume are full of cancer causing agents. In a society where there is a vast amount of research conducted and strict regulations, many daily used products are like a time bomb ready to explode. One-third of all people will develop cancer in our lifetime and one-fourth will die from this disease. Many cancers are due to preventable revelations to industrialized carcinogens and toxins in the food people eat, and household products and cosmetics people use daily.

Subsequently, each cell that develops from the fertilized egg will receive this mutated gene. He states that for a cancer to manifest, two mutations must occurs. In hereditary cancers, the person inherit one mutant gene. The second mutation occurs as result of a mitotic error during the many cell division that occurs in the person's lifetime. In sporadic cases both mutation occur in the person's lifetime. In sporadic cases both mutation occurs after fertilization an are acquired much later in life. From this Kudson conclude that hereditary cancers manifest at younger age and there is a higher incidence of multiple tumors, where sporadic cancers occur late in the life and usually only a single tumor occurs. The principal causes of cancer appears to be environmental agents. A good example of this is skin cancer. The condition has increased among fair skinned people who expose themselves to too much sunshine, while being very uncommon among dark skinned races (knudson 1971, cited in Ormiston, 1995). Therefore, most genetic alteration are acquired through our life time from environmental carcinogens with only a small percentage been inherited. However, inherited cancers are very important as it appears that the genes responsible for, hereditary cancer maybe the same as those involved in sporadic malignancies.

Cancer is defined as a disease caused by an uncontrollable division of abnormal cells in a part of the body. Cancer can be caused by many variables in one’s environment and the variables that are more likely to cause cancer are often referred to carcinogens. Carcinogens are harmful factors that can increase one’s chance of developing a form of cancer. Carcinogens can be anything from ultra violet rays to dust particles from wood; tobacco is one of the most well-known carcinogens because it increases one’s chances of developing lung cancer by a stagger amount. The reason tobacco has the ability to make such an impact is because tobacco contains more than 70 carcinogens altogether. When it comes down to it, the carcinogens are all working together

There is a big difference between players receiving some type of benefit or aid and getting a paycheck. The line must be drawn somewhere. I do think that student athletes should be compensated with scholarships, housing, meal plans, and other various incentives. However, I do not think that they should be paid, on a salary, or given a pay check. My arguments for supporting this are that many universities cannot afford to pay athletes, the already receive numerous other benefits, it is very difficult if not impossible to be “fair” in paying, and that it would ruin the integrity of college athletics and its players.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is in the top five principal cause of death in the U.S. The disease is an abnormal inflammatory reaction in the lungs with limited airflow. COPD characteristically arises around the age 35. Smoking continues to be the main source of COPD, but is not the only known root cause. In many studies, smoking explanations for at least three fourths of COPD cases ("Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | University of Maryland Medical Center," n.d.). Stopping smoking has been known to improve lung capabilities and help to prevent death from COPD. Genetic conditions and introductions to airborne toxins, irritants and gasses are correspondingly involved in the growth of the illness. A complete treatment plan could comprise of lifestyle changes, one or more medications, patient education, oxygen therapy respiratory rehabilitation, and surgery ("Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | University of Maryland Medical Center," n.d.).

While there are several biological factors that have the ability to lead to cancer, genetics is the most currently researched. A study done by Bharaj, Scorilas, Giai and

Response Journal Entry: 1 ­-Connections: As the story begins in Hiroshima and introduces the characters the people that are living there are not as worried by the alarms and urgent warnings do to false occurrences. This has connection towards me because I would react by evacuating to a shelter because there is no way of telling whether or not it would be a false alarm. But in contrast the Mrs. Hatsuyo Nakamura ignores the warning due to the events that occur during this time being so frequent. ­-Authors use of Figurative Language: “Its front hall looked like a cave full of fat cushions.” This a simile through the comparison, the hall is compared to a cave.

When Native Americans first go to school they’ll not used to teachers controlling them. Since Natives are used to sharing whatever they have, teachers will easily mistake Natives from “stealing” because teachers don’t understand common ownership. Native Americans tend to get along with others, take turns, work in groups, and share more than non-natives in school. Harmony is a big concept with Native Americans, so they get along very well and make sure their very equal with others. When a Native American student is in a class room some educators have to turn to cooperative learning. Sometimes American educators sometimes over look group efforts, and rather turn to individual efforts instead. Native American students don’t like competing against each other in academics; they’d rather help than compete with others.

Chronic Obstructive pulmonary disease is a disease of the lungs that damages the tubes that allow for respiration, thereby resulting in breathing trouble. This disease has a major effect on smokers. The purpose of the study was to focus not only on the effects smoking has on the prevalence of COPD, but also how it can be genetically induced. About 30 percent of people who are diagnosed with COPD have never even smoked. In this paper, the role cigarette smoking plays in the life of a COPD patient and what role genetics plays in the prevalence of the disease will be addressed. Also, the nature-nurture interactions regarding the smoking behavior of an individual will equally be addressed and emotional distress. It is hypothesized in one of the literatures, that the disease only develops in a person that has inherited the susceptible genes for the condition. Clancy and Nobes (2012). The subsequent five literature review will make an effort to prove and support this hypothesis.

There are many ways that you can get cancer. You can get cancer from smoking, sunlight, your diet, mold, viruses, and inheritance. Out of those factors, the most common cause of cancer today is smoking. All cancers are genetic because they are caused by the mutations that happen to the gene. Some common cancers that are

Every year, 1.2 million people are diagnosed with cancer and more than 500,000 people die from the disease. According to the National Cancer Institute, over 30% of these deaths can be attributed to diet. This means that the average person can greatly lower his risk of getting cancer simply by changing his diet. There is, of course, no guarantee against cancer, but the lifestyle choices that we make now can have a huge impact on our lives in the future. (http://www.aicr.org/expert1.htm)

When it comes our personal health and well being it is very important to know your family history. When asked questions about disease in your family you should be able to answer if you know if it runs in your family. If you can answer yes to any of these horrible diseases you should start taking precautions and evaluating how high of a risk you really are for developing disease such as heart disease, cancer, stroke, lung disease, or diabetes. It never hurts to ask your family about this. It will hurt you more if you don't.

Heredity also plays a role in the development of cancer. If a person’s relatives have a history of cancer, then that person has a higher risk of developing cancer. Genetic variations, particularly those influencing how the body responds to carcinogens, may create a greater vulnerability to cancer.

Betty, a 54-year-old woman who has been smoking two and a half packs a day since age thirteen, is admitted to the hospital for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Betty has been admitted seven times in the past three years that she has been affiliated with the hospital. Dr. Smith completes a full pulmonary work-up, and diagnoses her with end stage COPD, but the real reason for her admission is her deadly smoking habit. According to the Surgeon General’s 31st Tobacco Related Report, “Everyday, more than 1,000 people in this country die due to smoking. For each of those deaths, at least two youth or young adults become regular smokers each day. Almost 90% of those replacement smokers smoke that first cigarette by age 18” (Benjamin,