Non Communicable Diseases

Question 1

List 3 factors affecting non communicable disease?

Answer 1

• less physical exercise
• fatty foods cheaper
• more tobacco and alcohol consumption

Question 2

List 3 reasons why people are less physically active?

Answer 2

• sedentary lifestyle
• desk bound jobs
• more transport

Question 3

What percentage of deaths does heart disease cause?

Answer 3

15.5%

Question 4

When does CHD begin?

Answer 4

When cholesterol and fatty material build up in the arteries - causes them to narrow and oxygen delivery reduced

Question 5

How does air quality link to CHD?

Answer 5

Increased exposure to air pollution increases the risk

Question 6

How does climate link to CHD?

Answer 6

CHD rates higher in areas that have lower temperatures

Question 7

What percentage is CHD higher in smokers?

Answer 7

60%

Question 8

How does urbanisation impact CHD?(3 factors)

Answer 8

• poor housing due to densely populated areas
• higher levels of air pollution
• discouragement of physical activity

Question 9

What do doctors use to test CHD?

Answer 9

ECG’s

Question 10

What are the two treatments of CHD?

Answer 10

1. Angioplasty and stent insertion

2. Bypass graft

Question 11

What did CHD cost the health care system up 2009?

Answer 11

Around £8.7 billion

Question 12

3 ways of preventing CHD?

Answer 12

• dietitians promoting
• community interventions (Finland)
• health education
• change from palm to soya oil

Question 13

How does the treatment have an impact on lifestyle?

Answer 13

Constantly having to take drugs

Time off work