What are the Most Common Types of Human Diseases?

Humans have been afflicted by disease since the beginning of our existence. But what are the most common types of human diseases? Let’s explore some of the more common ones, shall we?

Most people are familiar with the major types of human diseases; however, it can be difficult to recall all their specific names by memory. In this blog, I will detail 10 of the most common types of human diseases that plague the human race.

Common types of Human Diseases

The human body is a complex organism that can be affected by many different diseases. There are thousands of different types of human diseases, but some are more common than others.

Below is a list of some of the most common types of human diseases:

1. Alzheimer’s Disease

This disease affects the brain because of causes and that are memory loss, confusion and other problems with thinking and reasoning

2. Heart Disease

This disease affects the heart muscle and causes chest pain and other symptoms like shortness of breath or dizziness when standing up quickly from lying down or sitting down.

3. Cancer

It is a group of diseases in which the body makes abnormal cells that grow uncontrollably and invade other tissues. But cancer can start anywhere in the body and can spread to other locations. Cancer is the type of cell it affects, like skin cancer or lung cancer.

4. Diabetes

This is a disease in which blood glucose (sugar) levels are too high because the body cannot produce or use insulin properly. When you have diabetes, glucose builds up in your blood and getting into your cells where it’s needed for energy.

5. HIV/AIDS

It stands for human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. HIV damages your immune system by destroying vital cells that fight off infections and diseases. Your immune system becomes weak as it tries to fight off HIV infection and other infections caused by germs (bacteria).

6. Cardiovascular

Cardiovascular disease refers to any disease that affects your heart or blood vessels such as coronary artery disease (CAD), cerebrovascular accident (stroke), congestive heart failure (CHF), peripheral artery disease (PAD).