Alcohol smoking and CVD Flashcards

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describe the relationship between alcohol and health

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some lifestyle choices increasss the chance of developing a non communicable disease

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what does smoking contain

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tar - carcinogenic
nicotine - highly addictive drug
carbon monoxide- poisonous gas that can give heart disease
particulates- weakens alveoli wall , less oxygen passing in blood

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link between lifestyle choices and some forms of non communicable diseases

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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

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what is a CVD

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à disease do the heart or blood vessels

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lifestyle factors increasing risk of heart disease

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high blood pressure
poor diet
little exercise
smoking

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links between lifestyle factors and risk of non communicable diseases

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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 .

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