The 10 Most Common and Frequent Diseases

Health is, at times, terribly fragile. The human body is prepared to face the most complicated situations, but it is also highly vulnerable to external agents and its own biological mechanisms.

In this article we have made
a list with the most common diseases and pathologies that affect a greater number of people

The most common genetic diseases

Below you can find the main genetic diseases.

1. Cardiovascular diseases

Cardiovascular diseases, those that affect the heart and blood vessels, are, in many cases, silent killers. In reality, these diseases are one of the main causes of death in the world.

Factors such as cholesterol or triglycerides at high levels for a prolonged period of time can deteriorate our cardiovascular system and cause or trigger this type of disease. Bad habits (for example, smoking) and obesity also contribute to the development of these diseases.
Angina pectoris or hypertension are some of the conditions that fall within this group

2. Obesity

Obesity is considered by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a disease and an epidemic This condition is associated with a multitude of health complications, and scientific data shows that it is increasing, especially in developed countries. Bad eating habits and a sedentary life are some of the causes that influence its development; However, there may be other origins, such as genetic factors.

3. Diabetes

Diabetes is a disease with a high prevalence worldwide In 2015, approximately 400 million cases had been diagnosed worldwide. It is characterized by hyperglycemia (high concentration of sugar in the blood, that is, glucose) and problems that derive from it: cardiovascular problems, kidney problems, etc. There are different types of diabetes, for example, type I diabetes, type II diabetes, gestational, etc. (you can go deeper into the types of diabetes by clicking on this link).

4. Cancer

Nowadays, there is a lot of talk about cancer, as one of the most common diseases of our times According to the Spanish Society of Medical Oncology (SEOM), 220,000 new cases were diagnosed in Spain last year. Scientific data also estimates that this figure will increase in the future.

Cancer is characterized by the abnormal growth of malignant cells in the body. Cancer can be benign or malignant, and can occur in different locations of the body: lung, colon, prostate, kidney, etc.

5. Asthma

This disease can have different degrees, and is chronic It occurs in the lungs, when the bronchi become inflamed and make breathing difficult. In severe cases it can be fatal, but many people live normal lives with this disease. The causes of asthma are unclear and there is no cure. According to the WHO, it affects 235 million people in the world.

6. Cavities

Dental cavities are very common among the population, so they are on this list of diseases because it is a very common condition. Cavities occur because the tissues of the teeth are damaged by the presence of bacteria and demineralization. Its main cause is poor oral hygiene, although hereditary factors also seem to play a role.

7. COPD

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a respiratory pathology that causes progressive damage in the respiratory system, and makes it difficult and diminishes the ability to inhale air. It can cause chronic bronchitis or emphysema, and its main cause is smoking. More than 18,000 people die in Spain every year, according to data from the National Statistics Institute.

8. Flu

We have all suffered from the flu at some point in our lives A disease that, in most cases, does not represent major complications, except for vulnerable people, such as the elderly. Headache, vomiting, fever and malaise are some of the symptoms that appear when the disease manifests itself.

9. Liver diseases

There are many liver diseases, and they all have different causes For example, by virus, in the case of hepatitis; due to medications or toxic substances such as alcohol, in the case of cirrhosis… Many of these disorders can have serious consequences if not treated correctly and can lead to death.

10. Stress

Stress has been dubbed the disease of the 21st century, and although it affects our emotional and psychological health, has serious consequences on a physical level. Millions of people around the globe suffer from stress, which can have many causes. A very common form of stress is that which occurs at work, among which work stress and burnout stand out.

This last phenomenon occurs when stress is prolonged over time and causes emotional exhaustion, depersonalization and lack of fulfillment (decrease in personal self-esteem, frustration of expectations, motivation and manifestations of stress at a physiological, cognitive and behavioral level).