describe the life style disease/ behaviour and explain 5 factors that contribute to cancer of the gullet.
http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/diseases/facts/oesophaguscancer.htm
http://www.cancer.net/cancer-types/esophageal-cancer
http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/health-news/obesity-may-be-behind-big-rise-in-cancer-of-the-gullet-8547536.html
http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-help/type/oesophageal-cancer/
Thanks for this suggestion. If you are tainlkg about revisions to the standards, there is no process laid out for that yet. There is no CCSS committee : the work team that wrote the standards has finished its work. I had hoped that by now there would be a defined process for revision of the standards some years down the road, but there isn't.As for revisions to the progressions documents, we will use the comments on the blog when making the revisions, so it is well worth while participating. The comment trail on each posting of the progressions shows whatever information about the commenters that they wanted other people to see when they created their WordPress profile. We will do the revisions this summer. However, I'm afraid we don't had the resources to give a detailed explanation of where each change came from. People will just have to look at the revisions and see if their comments were taken into account. However, it's a good idea to acknowledge the posters to this blog, thanks for that idea.
Lifestyle diseases or behaviors refer to health conditions that are primarily caused or influenced by the way people live their lives. One such disease is cancer of the gullet, also known as esophageal cancer. This type of cancer affects the tube that carries food from the throat to the stomach. Several factors contribute to the development of cancer of the gullet, and here are five of them:
1. Tobacco and alcohol use: Smoking and heavy alcohol consumption are major risk factors for cancer of the gullet. Both tobacco and alcohol can irritate the lining of the esophagus, leading to cellular changes that can eventually result in cancer.
2. Poor diet: A diet low in fruits and vegetables and high in processed food, red meat, and unhealthy fats increases the risk of developing gullet cancer. These dietary factors may lead to obesity, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and chronic inflammation, all of which can promote the growth of cancer cells.
3. Obesity: Being overweight or obese is linked to an increased risk of various cancers, including cancer of the gullet. Excess weight can contribute to reflux and chronic inflammation, both of which can damage the esophageal tissue and potentially lead to cancer.
4. Acid reflux and Barrett's esophagus: Persistent acid reflux, also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), where stomach acid regurgitates into the esophagus, can cause chronic irritation and inflammation. Over time, this can lead to a condition called Barrett's esophagus, where the cells lining the esophagus change in response to the damage caused by the stomach acid, increasing the risk of developing gullet cancer.
5. Exposure to certain substances: Prolonged exposure to certain chemicals, such as asbestos, certain types of metal dust, or chemical fumes, can increase the risk of developing gullet cancer. These substances can cause cellular damage and mutations, which can lead to the development of cancer over time.
It's important to note that while these factors contribute to the development of cancer of the gullet, they do not guarantee the disease will occur. Genetics and other individual risk factors also play a role. If you suspect any symptoms or have concerns about your risk of gullet cancer, consulting a healthcare professional is recommended for further evaluation and guidance.