Non-Communicable Diseases, Risk Factors Flashcards
1
Q
Drinking Alcohol when Pregnant
A
Increases chance of brain damage for the baby.
2
Q
Smoking when Pregnant
A
Increases risk of low birth weight.
3
Q
Drinking Alchohol
A
Risk of cancer, damages neurones, causes liver disease
4
Q
Smoking
A
Increases risk of cancer, addiction, damages lungs.
5
Q
Age
A
More stress, weaker immune system
6
Q
Obesity
A
High blood pressure, increased risk of diabetes T2, Arthritis.
7
Q
Unhealthy diet
A
Deficiency diseases, higher cholesterol levels, high blood pressure, increases risk of heart attack.
8
Q
Genetics
A
More prone to diseases.
