Everybody is unique, how and why some get chronic illness and others not, depends on a host of factors. Many of the chronic illnesses today are predicatable and preventable. Knowing how, what, when, and why in relation to your health will help navigate away from a diagnosis. Assessment factors include:
- Age - Gender - Smoking - Height & weight
- Personal medical history - Family medical history
- Driving - Drinking - Drugs
- Travel - Occupation - Hobbies & sports
The odds of suffering a serious illness such as cancer, heart & stroke over the next 20 years varies by age and smoking status
Female Non Smoker / Smoker Male Non Smoker / Smoker
Age 35: 1:20.4 1:8.6 Age 35: 1:13.3 1:5.8
Age 40: 1:13.9 1:5.8 Age 40: 1:8.7 1:3.7
Age 45: 1:9.7 1:4.1 Age 45: 1:6 1:2.6
Age 50: 1:7.2 1:3.1 Age 50: 1:4.5 1:2
Age 55: 1:5.3 1: 2.4 Age 55: 1:3.5 1:1.6