ivymax public health
spreading awareness about health to the general public
facts on breast cancer
- breast cancer accounts for 29% of all newly diagnosed cancer cases in women
- survival rate significantly increases the earlier it is detected
- early detection methods such as regular screening mammograms can be used to catch unusual masses earlier and reduce mortality rates
facts on obesity
- more than 1/3 of adults in the U.S. are obese
- obesity can lead to conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and stroke
- obesity can be prevented by getting regular exercise and maintaining a healthy diet
facts on tobacco
- over 20% of deaths in the U.S. can be attributed to tobacco usage
- smoking can cause lung cancer to develop in the smoker and those around him/her
- smoking also increases the likelihood of a heart attack