Preventing disease Flashcards
What affects your immune system’s ability to fight off infections? What are the best ways to avoid catching/spreading colds and flu?
-the flu virus, mono (mononucleosis), and measles can weaken the immune system for a short time. Your immune system can also be weakened by smoking, alcohol, and poor nutrition. AIDS.
-Wash your hands as much as you possibly can. …
Don’t touch your face. …
Get enough sleep. …
Get your flu shot—every. …
Eat enough fruits and vegetables. …
Work out regularly. …
Keep your distance from sick people. …
Keep hand sanitizer on hand.
hypertension?
high blood pressure
systolic
pressure when heart contracts
diastolic
pressure when heart relaxes
atherosclerosis
thickening & hardening of the arteries = blocks blood flow
LDL
LDL stands for low-density lipoproteins. It is sometimes called the “bad” cholesterol because a high LDL level leads to a buildup of cholesterol in your arteries.
HDL
HDL stands for high-density lipoproteins. It is sometimes called the “good” cholesterol because it carries cholesterol from other parts of your body back to your liver. Your liver then removes the cholesterol from your body.
reducing LDL
- Heart-healthy eating
- Weight Management
- Physical Activity
What are the components of “Ideal Cardiovascular Health?”
Not smoking
Sufficient physical activity
Healthy dietary pattern
Appropriate energy balance for a healthy weight
metastasis
Based on tumor size and how much it has spread
benign
noncancerous
malignant
cancerous
• What are the Am. Cancer Society’s recommendations for lowering cancer risk?
Achieve & maintain a healthy weight.
Be physically active.
Eat a healthy diet, with an emphasis on plant foods.
If you drink alcohol, limit your intake
