Stress and spicy foods cause most ulcers. The rate of sexually transmitted diseases in the U.S. is declining. The primary risk factor for diabetes is obesity. A third of asthma attacks are caused by reactions to allergens. Iron deficiency in diet is the most common cause of anemia.
Tuberculosis is the world's leading cause of death from infectious diseases.
True - The streptococcus bacteria that cause strep throat are spread by physical contact or through the air when in infected person coughs or sneezes. False - The number of STD cases has increased significantly in recent years with million going undetected and untreated. True - Being overweight increases your chances of getting diabetes and developing it at an earlier age. Losing as little as 10 to 20 pounds often improves your body's ability to keep your blood sugar normal. False - More common causes of anemia include loss of blood from menstrual periods, ulcers and other disorders of the stomach and intestines.