Non-communicable Diseases

Question 1

Why does smoking cause some non communicable diseases?

Answer 1

It is associated with cardiovascular diseases and more prone to a heart attack or stroke .

Nicotine increases heart rate and blood pressure
Blood pressure damages artery walls means more fatty deposits , this restricts blood flow and increase chance of heart attack .

Smoking causes increase blood clots which can restrict or block blood flow - heart attack or stroke

Question 2

What lifestyle things increase the risk?

Answer 2

Not getting enough exercise
Too much alcohol
Too few or many nutrients

Question 3

What things cause non communicable diseases? ( risk factors)

Answer 3

Cancer, liver and lung diseases and obesity , type 2 diabetes , cardiovascular diseases.

Question 4

What do non communicable diseases cause in the long run?

Answer 4

Very common - 1 cause of death
Very costly
Pressure on hospitals