DQ For week 3

 
Each of these factors alone creates unique risks for illness. In
combination, risks become more than cumulative. The whole is greater
than just the sum of the parts. For example, patients with a family
history of diabetes are at greater risk for health issues if they also
smoke, are obese, and have an inactive lifestyle.

In your discussion, divide the factors by Changeable Factors and Non-changeable factors with examples of each factor.
Which risk factors for developing specific illnesses cannot be altered?
List a few diseases that are more common in men than in women.