Alcohol smoking and CVD Flashcards
describe the relationship between alcohol and health
some lifestyle choices increasss the chance of developing a non communicable disease
what does smoking contain
tar - carcinogenic
nicotine - highly addictive drug
carbon monoxide- poisonous gas that can give heart disease
particulates- weakens alveoli wall , less oxygen passing in blood
link between lifestyle choices and some forms of non communicable diseases
smoking can give u
cancer
emphysema
heart disease
drinking alcohol a lot can:
contain ethanol which is a depressant and slows down body
blurred vision , loss of balance, increased reaction times
liver scarring - cirrhosis
what is a CVD
à disease do the heart or blood vessels
lifestyle factors increasing risk of heart disease
high blood pressure
poor diet
little exercise
smoking
links between lifestyle factors and risk of non communicable diseases
high blood pressure can lead to build up of fatty deposits inside artery called atherosclerosis
poor diet- eating fats and lots of salt
exercise- energy is stored instead of lost and can increases body mass
smoking- make heart beat faster .