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Women- a single word that comprises a lot of responsibilities. Women are more prone to some specific diseases, and this fact should not be overlooked in any case. Though women are susceptible to various diseases but there are some common health issues that affect women more in comparison to men. The five major health problems that are of great concern for women are- heart diseases, osteoporosis, breast cancer, depression, and autoimmune diseases.

Heart Diseases:
Heart disease is the leading cause of premature deaths and disability in women. Most of the women are affected by one or other heart diseases. Heart diseases are often undiagnosed and in some cases even missed by doctors.
The various risk factors that may account for the presence of heart diseases are high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking and alcohol intake, increased body weight, heredity, diabetes, and increasing age. 
One can avoid the risky situation of heart diseases by adapting a healthy eating habit and physical exercise.  

Osteoporosis:
Osteoporosis is a common health issue affecting women at older ages. Our bones tend to grow and change with time. In case the bone reformation process does not continue is a proper way, it may lead to osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is more pronounced in women.
The various risk factors that may account for the presence of osteoporosis are weight, smoking, heredity, no physical work, premature menopause, and lack of calcium.
The symptoms encountered in this disease are easy breakage of bones, chronic lower-back pain, muscle spasms, etc.
Osteoporosis can be prevented with calcium and vitamin D rich diet and proper exercising. Women with severe osteoporosis can undergo drug therapies after consulting a doctor. 

Breast Cancer:
Breast Cancer is the major cause of deaths in women due to cancer. It is a common health problem encountered by women in ages from 20 to 60 worldwide. Breast Cancer arises when a cell within the breast grows uncontrollably and results in a malignant tumor. The tissues that result into breast cancer are the ones that form milk ducts.
The various risk factors for breast cancer are: smoking and excess alcohol intake, increasing age, prolonged estrogen exposure, weight, pregnancy above 30, menstruation start at early stage, heredity, and late menopause.
The symptoms of breast cancer are hard to describe but a common one can be the formation of a lump, cyst, or a tumor on or near the breast.
Breast cancer can be prevented only through your knowledge and awareness. The various treatment procedures for women suffering with breast cancer are surgery, radiation therapy, hormonal therapy, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy. 

Depression:
Depression is a common health issue from which the women are suffering. 
The various risk factors for depression are previous depressive story, heredity, heart problems, chronic illness, social and personal problems, stress, surgery, anxiety, eating disorder, etc.
Engage yourself in recreation and fun activities to reduce the possibilities of depression.

Autoimmune diseases:
These diseases are the ones in which your own immune system attacks your body and brings changes or destroy tissues.
The risk factors are not been found, until now, but commonly assumed that genetic, hormonal, and environmental factors can lead to autoimmune diseases.