In cancer of the colon there is an uncontrollable growth of tumor cells in the lining of the large intestines or bowels.

The cancer may spread to the walls of the intestines, adjacent structures and to other organs.

There are about 100,000 new cases of colon cancer in the USA each year and about 60,000 deaths. Worldwide there are about 600,000 deaths. The disease affects both women and men.

Risk factors and causes- Cancer of the colon is commoner in industrialized countries where mea...

• A history of cystitis
• A history of kidney stones
• A history of chronic urinary tract infection

Each year cardiovascular diseases take the lives of 17 million people, with 80% of these deaths occurring in low and middle income countries. Of these cardiovascular diseases, 7.3 million are deaths due to heart disease and 6.2% to strokes.

Cardiovascular diseases are:

• Heart disease
• Strokes
• Rh...