Communicable Disease Flashcards
Can a non communicable disease be passed on
No
What is a risk factor?
It is something within somebody’s lifestyle or environment that shows a link to an increase rate of disease
What diseases can smoking cause?
Cardiovascular disease including coronary heart disease, lung cancer and other lung diseases
A fetus exposed to smoke has restricted oxygen that can lead to…
Premature birth, low birthweight and even stillbirth
Does your diet increase the chance of getting a cardiovascular disease?
Yes, through cholesterol levels and indirectly through obesity
Can alcohol damage the liver
Yes it can give you liver cirrhosis and liver cancer
Alcohol can cause brain damage and death true or false
True
Does drinking while pregnant effect the baby
Yes it can effect the development of it and can give it a disease which effects its facial features
