WAYS TO INCREASE YOUR LIFE EXPECTANCY

Life expectancy is the number of years one is expected to live . It represents average life span of a new born and is an indicator of over all health of a country . It varies in different parts of the world due to the different conditions of health , care and nutrition .

 

SEX DIFFERENCE

Death rate in the women is less as compared to men .

It may be due to the following causes

Men are most commonly involved in tobacco smoking , alcoholism and drugs .

There are more chances of male death in car accidents and wars .

 

They have more tendency of suicide .

 Women have better immunity than men .

CAUSES OF DECREASED LIFE EXPECTANCY

Obesity

It decreases life expectancy of about 3-9 months .

Cigratte smoking

It decreases life expectancy of about 13-14 years .

 

HOW TO INCREASE THE LIFE EXPECTANCY

Exposing yourself to sun and vitamin D .

Reducing obesity .

Reducing tobacco smoking .

Avoiding smoking in a closed space .

Eating healthy diet .

Avoiding junk foods .

Taking fruits and vegetables .             

Regular exercise .

Indulging children into games and sports .

Taking regular sleep .

Relaxing yourself  .

Stay optimistic .

DIETARY DEFICIENCY

There are a number of factors which lead to decrease intake of diet which in turn leads to lots of problems like growth and mental retardation .

Dietary deficiency could be of many types

Deficiency of vitamins

Deficiency of minerals

Deficiency of proteins

 

CAUSES

Improper diet intake

Food deficiency in a certain area

Poor socio economic status and high pricing

Unawareness about proper food intake

Any chronic illness interfering with the food absorption

SIGNS / SYMPTOMS

Anorexia

Growth or mental retardation

Memory loss

Confusion

Mental weakness

Irritability

Blue spots on the skin

PREVENTION

It is very important to know about the balanced diet and to know the problems associated with intake of imbalanced diet .

Making food of good nutritional value available for every individual .

Improving the socio economic status of every individual

Keeping prices in control