Gender Differences in Disease Risk

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Why should future research focus on improving the effectiveness of immunotherapies in women?

Tumor suppressor genes are more highly expressed in women

How do females potentially benefit regarding tumor suppressor genes compared to males?

Females have a double dose of tumor suppressors due to two X chromosomes

What has emerged as pivotal in orchestrating host defense in NSCLC?

IFN type I (IFN-I)

Why do females have a backup copy of tumor suppressor genes?

<p>One copy remains functional on the second X chromosome</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which condition are tumor suppressor genes more highly expressed in females than in males?

<p>Lung cancer (NSCLC)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What could be a strategy to enhance the effectiveness of immunotherapies in men according to the text?

<p>Exploring different immunotherapeutic approaches</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of being a woman on the risk of developing dementia?

<p>Being a woman is a risk factor for dementia</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the risk of women suffering from Alzheimer's disease compare to that of men?

<p>Women have almost twice the risk of men</p> Signup and view all the answers

In terms of stroke, what percentage of risks are faced by females compared to males?

<p>55%</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is more detrimental in producing risk: cigarettes in women or men?

<p>Cigarettes in women produce more risk</p> Signup and view all the answers

What effect does hypertension have on women?

<p>Hypertension is more dangerous for women at higher levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which group has higher mortality rates in cancer according to the text?

<p>Men</p> Signup and view all the answers

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