Chronic Diseases Flashcards
1
Q
What is NCD?
A
Non communicable disease
2
Q
What are the 4 main types
A
Cardiovascular diseases
Cancers
Chronic respiratory diseases
Diabetes
3
Q
What is type 2 diabetes?
A
Non insulin dependent
Accounts for 90% of all diabetes
4
Q
What is type 1 diabetes?
A
Insulin dependent diabetes
Pancreas is unable to produce insulin
5
Q
What is CVD
A
A group of disorders of the heart and blood vessels
6
Q
What are some examples of the CVD categories?
A
Hypertension High BP
Coronary heart disease
Stroke
Heart failure
7
Q
What is the atherosclerosis?
A
Disease where fatty acids and plaque build up in the wall of the artery
