Modifiable Risk Factors of Lifestyle Diseases Flashcards
NCD stands for?
“Non-communicable Diseases”
contains more 4000 chemicals
Cigarette
contains hydrogen cyanide, insecticides,
methanol, butane fuels, benzine, cadmium,
and formaldehyde
Smoke
toxic chemical compound that mostly
consists nitrogen, which makes
cigarettes addictive
Nicotine
poisonous chemical from burnt cigarette
Carbon Monoxide
What are the 3 kinds of smoke
Mainstream of First-hand Smoke
Side Stream or Second hand smoke
Third hand smoke
Give 1-2 reasons why people start smoking:
Possible Answers:
Parental Role Model
Adolescent Experimentation and Rebellion
Depression
Limited Education
Weight Control
Stress Addiction
the usual choices of food that people make
Dietary Habits
occurs when the person does not follow the
principle of goods nutrition
Poor Dietary Habits
refers to the moderate amounts of nutrients
to maintain normal body function
Adequacy
refers to the correct combination of nutrients
Balance
refers to the consumption of different types
of food products
Variety
occurs when an individual lacks the
recommended level of regular physical activity
Sedentary Lifestyle
causing the arteries to harden and
thicken
Arteriosclerosis
where deposited fat hardens and
becomes plaque on arterial walls
Atherosclerosis
where coronary arteries are
narrowed and blocked
Coronary Heart Disease
cardiac muscle failure
Heart Attack
chest pain from narrowed coronary
arteries due to inadequate oxygen for
the heart
Angina Pectoris
where immune system attacks the
heart
Rheumatic Fever
irregular heart rhythm
Arrhythmia
where heart is not able or below to its
normal to pump blood
Congestive Heart Failure
occurs when the body produces
insulin but it cannot be used by the
cells
type 2 diabetes
occurs in certain pregnant individuals
Gestational Diabetes
commonly called as, “Chronic Obstructive
Pulmonary Disease” (COPD)
Chronic Respiratory Disease
