Core Concepts in Health Brief, 9/e

Paul M. Insel, Stanford University, School of Medicine
Walton T. Roth, Stanford University, School of Medicine

Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer

Learning Objectives

After studying the chapter, you should be able to

List the major components of the cardiovascular system, and describe how blood is pumped and circulated throughout the body

Describe the controllable and uncontrollable risk factors associated with cardiovascular disease

Discuss the major forms of cardiovascular disease and how they develop

Explain what cancer is and how it spreads

List and describe common cancers--their risk factors, signs and symptoms, treatments, and approaches to prevention

Discuss some of the causes of cancer and how they can be avoided or minimized, and describe how cancer can be detected, diagnosed, and treated

List specific actions you can take to lower your risk of developing cardiovascular disease and cancer

2002 McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Any use is subject to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
McGraw-Hill Higher Education is one of the many fine businesses of The McGraw-Hill Companies.