https://padlet.com/cavernaheadley/okzl3i37g276 en-us 2018-02-21 00:35:01 UTC 2018-02-22 01:52:48 UTC hello@padlet.com cavernaheadley https://padlet.com/cavernaheadley/okzl3i37g276/wish/233564825 It can be simply described as a state of being extremely overweight. ]]> 2018-02-21 00:44:28 UTC https://padlet.com/cavernaheadley/okzl3i37g276/wish/233564825 cavernaheadley https://padlet.com/cavernaheadley/okzl3i37g276/wish/233565158 Fat Cells are biologically capable to produce hormones. After menopause when the ovaries (in women) stop producing oestrogen the stored fat cells in the body take over this role and produces the hormone. 

Oestrogen can cause the breast and womb cells to divide, so an excess of the hormone causes an increase division of these cells, that may get out of control( which in essence is what cancer is).]]> 2018-02-21 00:46:50 UTC https://padlet.com/cavernaheadley/okzl3i37g276/wish/233565158 cavernaheadley https://padlet.com/cavernaheadley/okzl3i37g276/wish/233571248 Prostate Cancer is already found to be popular among men of African-Caribbean descent. Just like the Ovarian and Breast Cancers, being obese can alter the hormones in one's body, and this case the testosterone in men is altered. ]]> 2018-02-21 01:23:08 UTC https://padlet.com/cavernaheadley/okzl3i37g276/wish/233571248 cavernaheadley https://padlet.com/cavernaheadley/okzl3i37g276/wish/233581395 A disease caused by an uncontrolled division of abnormal cells in a part of the body.]]> 2018-02-21 02:27:54 UTC https://padlet.com/cavernaheadley/okzl3i37g276/wish/233581395 cavernaheadley https://padlet.com/cavernaheadley/okzl3i37g276/wish/234047564 Cancer is seen as Chronic due to the fact that it is ongoing and a disease that cannot be cured by vaccines or medications]]> 2018-02-22 01:04:28 UTC https://padlet.com/cavernaheadley/okzl3i37g276/wish/234047564 cavernaheadley https://padlet.com/cavernaheadley/okzl3i37g276/wish/234053863 The lack of Physical Activity and Poor Nutrition is a leading lifestyle activity that aids in chronic illnesses in the Caribbean. The excess intake of Carbohydrates and fat in the diet of Caribbean people along with the urbanisation occurring there is a lack of physical activity so there is an energy imbalance, which leads to obesity.]]> 2018-02-22 01:38:04 UTC https://padlet.com/cavernaheadley/okzl3i37g276/wish/234053863 cavernaheadley https://padlet.com/cavernaheadley/okzl3i37g276/wish/234055442  Increasing physical activity, plus reducing intakes of foods high in fat and foods and drinks high in sugars, can prevent unhealthy weight gain.]]> 2018-02-22 01:46:20 UTC https://padlet.com/cavernaheadley/okzl3i37g276/wish/234055442 cavernaheadley https://padlet.com/cavernaheadley/okzl3i37g276/wish/234056099 Just like other Cancers, the build-up of fat affects the cells and how they grow and divide in an orderly way to keep your body functioning normally. But when a cell continues to divide, even when new cells aren't needed. As the cells accumulate, they form a tumour.]]> 2018-02-22 01:49:27 UTC https://padlet.com/cavernaheadley/okzl3i37g276/wish/234056099