Communicable And Non-communicable Diseases

Question 1

What affects health?

Answer 1

Stress,diet and life styles

Question 2

What are the key chemicals in tobacco smoke?

Answer 2

Nicotine and Carbon monoxide

Question 3

What are the effects of Carcinogens on the body?

Answer 3

Mucus builds up over time and causes coughing.
Another compound that is produced is Tar- sticky black chemical that turns your lungs from pink to grey- more likely to develop bronchitis.

Question 4

What are the dangers of smoking during Pregnancy?

Answer 4

Oxygen shortage is a problem- during pregnancy a woman is carrying oxygen for her and her foetus- If the mother’s blood is carrying carbon monoxide, the foetus may not get enough oxygen to grow resulting in premature births and stillbirths.

Question 5

What is the relationship between diet, exercise and obesity?

Answer 5

If you eat more than you need the excess is stored as fat- act as energy store, eating too much over time results in obesity which can then lead to type 2 diabetes and heart disease.