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Do farmers have an increased risk of cardiovascular disease?

Cardiovascular disease is a group of health conditions affecting the heart and blood vessels. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 1 in 3 deaths that happen in the U.S. every year is due to cardiovascular disease—that's one cardiovascular-related death every 34 seconds. Recent research suggests that farmers, especially adult male farmers, have an increased risk of cardiovascular disease compared to non-farmers of a similar age. What could explain this risk, and what can farmers do to protect their heart health? Read on. Types of cardiovascular disease
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Do farmers have an increased risk of cardiovascular disease?

Cardiovascular disease is a group of health conditions affecting the heart and blood vessels. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 1 in 3 deaths that happen in the U.S. every year is due to cardiovascular disease—that's one cardiovascular-related death every 34 seconds. Recent research suggests that farmers, especially adult male farmers, have an increased risk of cardiovascular disease compared to non-farmers of a similar age. What could explain this risk, and what can farmers do to protect their heart health? Read on. Types of cardiovascular disease
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5 things a pediatric oncologist wants you to know

Hearing the word "cancer" is an unnerving experience, especially if it's your child receiving the diagnosis. But as frightening as pediatric cancer can be, there are plenty of reasons to be hopeful. If you're a parent or caregiver of a young child, here are five things our pediatric oncology team wants you to know. 1. Pediatric cancer care continues to improve According to the American Cancer Society, the overall rate of childhood cancer has increased slightly over the past few decades. At the same time, a child's overall chance of cancer survival has been increasing, too. Today, nearly 9 of
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5 things a pediatric oncologist wants you to know

Hearing the word "cancer" is an unnerving experience, especially if it's your child receiving the diagnosis. But as frightening as pediatric cancer can be, there are plenty of reasons to be hopeful. If you're a parent or caregiver of a young child, here are five things our pediatric oncology team wants you to know. 1. Pediatric cancer care continues to improve According to the American Cancer Society, the overall rate of childhood cancer has increased slightly over the past few decades. At the same time, a child's overall chance of cancer survival has been increasing, too. Today, nearly 9 of
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5 things a pediatric oncologist wants you to know

Hearing the word "cancer" is an unnerving experience, especially if it's your child receiving the diagnosis. But as frightening as pediatric cancer can be, there are plenty of reasons to be hopeful. If you're a parent or caregiver of a young child, here are five things our pediatric oncology team wants you to know. 1. Pediatric cancer care continues to improve According to the American Cancer Society, the overall rate of childhood cancer has increased slightly over the past few decades. At the same time, a child's overall chance of cancer survival has been increasing, too. Today, nearly 9 of
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5 things a pediatric oncologist wants you to know

Hearing the word "cancer" is an unnerving experience, especially if it's your child receiving the diagnosis. But as frightening as pediatric cancer can be, there are plenty of reasons to be hopeful. If you're a parent or caregiver of a young child, here are five things our pediatric oncology team wants you to know. 1. Pediatric cancer care continues to improve According to the American Cancer Society, the overall rate of childhood cancer has increased slightly over the past few decades. At the same time, a child's overall chance of cancer survival has been increasing, too. Today, nearly 9 of
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What to expect at a sexual health counselor visit

Sexuality and sexual health are important to your overall well-being. That's why our team at SIU Medicine provides comprehensive sexual health counseling. Your questions, desires and needs are important to us and deserve to be addressed for your best health.
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What to expect at a sexual health counselor visit

Sexuality and sexual health are important to your overall well-being. That's why our team at SIU Medicine provides comprehensive sexual health counseling. Your questions, desires and needs are important to us and deserve to be addressed for your best health.
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What to expect at a sexual health counselor visit

Sexuality and sexual health are important to your overall well-being. That's why our team at SIU Medicine provides comprehensive sexual health counseling. Your questions, desires and needs are important to us and deserve to be addressed for your best health.
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What to expect at a sexual health counselor visit

Sexuality and sexual health are important to your overall well-being. That's why our team at SIU Medicine provides comprehensive sexual health counseling. Your questions, desires and needs are important to us and deserve to be addressed for your best health.
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