Non-communicable Diseases Flashcards
1
Q
Example of a non-communicable disease and why it’s caused
A
Genetic disorder, caused by faulty alleles of genes
2
Q
What disease is caused due to lack of protein?
A
Kwashiorkor
3
Q
Symptoms of kwashiorkor
A
Enlarged belly, small muscles, failure to grow properly
4
Q
What disease is caused due to lack of vitamin C?
A
Scurvy
5
Q
Symptoms of scurvy
A
Swelling and bleeding gums, muscle and joint pain, tiredness
6
Q
What disease is caused due to lack of vitamin D?
A
Osteomalacia or rickets
7
Q
Symptoms of rickets/osteomalacia
A
Soft bones, curved leg bones
8
Q
What disease is caused by lack of iron?
A
Anaemia
9
Q
Symptoms of anaemia
A
RBCs that are smaller in size and less common, tiredness
10
Q
How is cirrhosis caused?
A
Excessive consumption of ethanol (found in alcohol) which the liver breaks down
