Risk factors for non-communicable diseases

Question 1

What are the risk factors that impact getting a non- communicable disease?

Answer 1

Lifestyle, substance in a persons environment(air pollution), substances in a persons body(Asbestos fibres)

Question 2

Why are non-communicable diseases more common in developed countries(Cardiovascular disease)?

Answer 2

Developed countries your generally earn more and that can buy high fat food

Question 3

Why are non- communicable diseases more common nationally?

Answer 3

They are more likely to have type 2 diabetes and more likely to smoke and have a poor diet and not exercise

Question 4

Does you actions effect how common a disease is locally?

Answer 4

Yes it does