Human activity is causing environmental degradation, which is the deterioration of the environment through depletion of resources such as air, water and soil; the destruction of ecosystems; habitat destruction; the extinction of wildlife; and pollution.
Screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) Research studies suggest that a routine ultrasound scan is worthwhile for all men aged 65. This is because most people with an AAA do not have symptoms. Following a routine scan, surgery can be offered to men found to have an aneurysm over 5.5 cm wide.
1 Tobacco use is a strong risk factor for the development of an abdominal aortic aneurysm and a higher risk of rupture. The longer you've smoked or chewed tobacco and the more cigarettes you smoked per day, the greater your risk.  Being male. Men develop abdominal aortic aneurysms much more often than women do.