2-2 Journal Article
IHP-525 Biostatistics
Southern New Hampshire University
The health topic that have chosen for this project is cancer, and the different affects it has on
patient's caregivers. Cancer is a generic term for a large group of diseases that can affect any
part of the body. Other terms used are malignant tumors and neoplasms. One defining feature
of cancer is the rapid creation of abnormal cells that grow beyond their usual boundaries, and
which can then invade adjoining parts of the body and spread to other organs; the latter
process is referred to as metastasis. Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide, accounting
for nearly 10 million deaths in 2020, or nearly one in six deaths. The most common cancers
are breast, lung, colon and rectum and prostate cancers. Around one-third of deaths from
cancer are due to tobacco use, high body mass index, alcohol consumption, low fruit and
vegetable intake, and lack of physical activity. Cancer-causing infections, such as human
papillomavirus (HPV) and hepatitis, are responsible for approximately 30% of cancer cases
in low- and lower-middle- income countries. Many cancers can be cured if detected early and
treated effectively. (World Health Organization, 2022.) This topic has impacted my
immediately family. This topic relates to nursing, public health and health science
professional for many different reason, take for example the caregiver who works inside of
the hospital long with the nurses, doctors and any other healthcare professionals. When all of
IHP-525 Biostatistics
Southern New Hampshire University
The health topic that have chosen for this project is cancer, and the different affects it has on
patient's caregivers. Cancer is a generic term for a large group of diseases that can affect any
part of the body. Other terms used are malignant tumors and neoplasms. One defining feature
of cancer is the rapid creation of abnormal cells that grow beyond their usual boundaries, and
which can then invade adjoining parts of the body and spread to other organs; the latter
process is referred to as metastasis. Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide, accounting
for nearly 10 million deaths in 2020, or nearly one in six deaths. The most common cancers
are breast, lung, colon and rectum and prostate cancers. Around one-third of deaths from
cancer are due to tobacco use, high body mass index, alcohol consumption, low fruit and
vegetable intake, and lack of physical activity. Cancer-causing infections, such as human
papillomavirus (HPV) and hepatitis, are responsible for approximately 30% of cancer cases
in low- and lower-middle- income countries. Many cancers can be cured if detected early and
treated effectively. (World Health Organization, 2022.) This topic has impacted my
immediately family. This topic relates to nursing, public health and health science
professional for many different reason, take for example the caregiver who works inside of
the hospital long with the nurses, doctors and any other healthcare professionals. When all of
