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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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