Non-communicable Disease Flashcards
Risk factors of cardiovascular disease
Bad diet
Lack of exercise
Smoking
Risk factors of type 2 diabetes
Obesity
Decreased liver function, reduced brain function risk factors
Alcohol
Risk factors to damage of unborn babies
Smoking and alcohol
Cancer risk factors
Ionising radiation
Lung cancer and lung disease risk factors
Smoking
What is found in tobacco smoke
Nicotine which s very addictive
Tar is also found in tobacco smoke
Carbon monoxide is a poisonous gas found in tobacco smoke
What are the effect of these chemicals
The carcinogens cigarette smoke causes lung cancer.The chemicals can cause damage to the bronchioles and can eventually destroy the alveoli, it can also damage your airways.
What are the dangers of smoking during pregnancy
If the woman inhales the smoke,it would get to the baby. It could cause a lot of damage because the baby could die if it inhales a lot of smoke(carbon dioxide).
What is the link between smoking and cardiovascular diseases
If you smoke a lot it will usually cause cardiovascular diseases
Relationship between diet,exercise and obesity
Obesity can impact on your diet as it can cause diabetes. Lack of exercise can cause obesity whereas diet can depend on whether you are obese or not
How does exercise affect health
If you do a fair bit of exercise it can decrease the chances of getting type 2 diabetes. It can reduce the chances of cardiovascular diseases.
What are the short term affects of alcohol
Slow reaction time
Difficulty in walking
Sleeping patterns could change
Long term affects of alcohol
Builds up to liver disease
Liver becomes scarred
Brain shrinkage
Alcohol’s affect during pregnancy
The baby could get smaller in size
Could have learning or behavioural difficulties
