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Eating Disorders
Eating Disorders
by Karla/ on 30 Sep 2017

Eating Disorders

Sex and Gender-based Analysis of this topic Definition Anorexia Nervosa (AN), Bulimia Nervosa (BN), Binge-eating Disorder (BED), and Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (ED-NOS) are the clinical eating disorders that include a variety of symptoms related to the abnormal perception of one’s body image. These disorders may manifest as a result of biological (body weight, energy metabolism), psychological (poor body image), developmental (trauma that affected bodily experiences), and/or social factors (pressures to be thin).

High Blood Pressure
High Blood Pressure
by Karla/ on 30 Sep 2017

High Blood Pressure

Sex and Gender-based Analysis of this topic Definition Blood pressure is the measure of the pressure or force of blood against the walls of the arteries in the body. It is typically reported as a pair of high and low numbers. The top number (systolic number) represents the pressure when your heart contracts and pushes blood out; the bottom number (diastolic number) represents the lowest pressure when the heart relaxes between beats [1].

HIV/AIDS
HIV/AIDS
by Karla/ on 30 Sep 2017

HIV/AIDS

Sex and Gender-based Analysis of this topic Definition Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a virus that attacks cells of the immune system, which can result in chronic illnesses leaving people vulnerable to infections and cancers. When the body can no longer fight infection, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) develops, which is a combination of symptoms and diseases. On average, it takes more than 10 years to progress from HIV infection to AIDS[1].

Lung Cancer
Lung Cancer
by Karla/ on 30 Sep 2017

Lung Cancer

Sex and Gender-based Analysis of this topic Definition Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in both Canadian women and men [1]. Tobacco smoke is the most common risk factor of lung cancer, followed by indoor exposure to radon gas especially in radon rich areas and second-hand smoke exposure [2]. The combined number of lung cancer cases for both men and women (23,400) is less than the number of prostate diagnoses (25,500) in men, but more than the number of breast cancer diagnoses (22,700) in women [1].

Ovarian Cancer
Ovarian Cancer
by Karla/ on 30 Sep 2017

Ovarian Cancer

Sex and Gender-based Analysis of this topic Definition There are 3 main types of ovarian cancer: (1) epithelial cell cancer, which starts in the cells covering the outer surface of the ovary; (2) germ cell tumours which starts in the egg cells within the ovary (generally occur in younger women, even children); and (3) stromal tumours which start in the connective tissue cells that hold the ovary together [1]. Epithelial cell cancer is the most common type of ovarian cancer.

Overweight
Overweight
by Karla/ on 30 Sep 2017

Overweight

Sex and Gender-based Analysis of this topic Definition According to Health Canada’s classification of body weight, overweight and obesity are defined as a body mass index (BMI) of 25 or higher. Specifically, the categories are: Pre-obese (25.00-29.99) and Obese (more than 30.00), which is further classified as Obese class I (30.00-34.99), Obese class II (35.00-39.99), and Obese class III (more than 40.00). Based on data from the 2007/2008 Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS), approximately 27% of women in Canada are deemed overweight and 16% obese [1].

Underweight
Underweight
by Karla/ on 30 Sep 2017

Underweight

Sex and Gender-based Analysis of this topic Definition According to Health Canada’s classification of body weight, underweight is defined as a body mass index (BMI) of <18.50. Specifically, the categories are: Severe thinness (<16.00), Moderate thinness (16.00-16.99), and Mild thinness (17.00-18.49). Based on data from the 2007/2008 Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS), approximately 4% of women in Canada are considered underweight [1]. Underweight has been associated with ulcers, depression, and poorer prognosis for hypertension, diabetes, and hyperlipidemia [2].

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