health issues Flashcards
1
Q
what is the definition of health?
A
A state of physical and mental well-being
2
Q
what can have an effect on both physical and mental health?
A
-Diet
-stress
-Life situations
3
Q
noncommunicable diseases cannot be ____ and are not caused by ____
A
transmitted, pathogens
4
Q
what are risk factors linked to?
A
An increase chance of getting a disease
5
Q
what is a risk factor for type two diabetes?
A
Obesity
6
Q
what is a risk factor of lung disease and lung cancer?
A
Smoking
7
Q
what are the risk factors of cardiovascular disease?
A
-Poor diet
-Smoking
-Lack of exercise
8
Q
what is a risk factor for cancer?
A
Carcinogens
