The effect of lifestyle on some non-communicable diseases

Question 1

what does smoking do to arteries?

Answer 1

it damages the lining of the coronary arteries which

Question 2

what does nicotine do to your heart?

Answer 2

nicotine increases heart rate putting a strain on the heart

Question 3

what does the carbon monoxide do to your heart?

Answer 3

it reduces the amount of oxygen carried by blood

Question 4

what does smoking do to the lungs?

Answer 4

• it damages the bronchioles and alveoli
• the airway becomes inflamed with mucus
• the patient struggles to breathe more

Question 5

what causes most lung cancers?

Answer 5

smoking

Question 6

what happens to babies if there mums smoke when their in the womb?

Answer 6

• can cause a miscarriage
• more of a chance the baby is born with asthma
• the intellectual development is affected negatively
• birthweight is decreased

Question 7

what does drinking alcohol affect?

Answer 7

liver

Question 8

what effects does alcohol have on the body?

Answer 8

weight loss, feeling sick, loss of appetite, yellow in eyes, confusion, drowsiness, vomiting blood

Question 9

can alcohol lead to brain damage

Answer 9

yes

Question 10

what can alcohol do to unborn babies?

Answer 10

born under weight, has a smaller brain, learning and behaviour difficulties growing up, has distinct facial features