Week 9: Introduction To NCD Epidemiology Flashcards
What is the meaning of NCD?
Non-Communicable Diseases
Characteristics of NCD
- Complex etiology
- Non-contagious origin
- Multiple risk factors
- Long latency period
- Prolonged course of illness
- Functional impairment or disability
Types of NCD
- Cardiovascular disease
- Cancer
- Chronic respiratory disease
- Diabetes
- Chronic neurologic disorders
- Arthritis/Musculoskeletal diseases
- Unintentional injuries
Risk factors of NCD
- Behavior or lifestyle
- Environmental exposure
- Hereditary
- Modifiable/Non-modifiable
What are factors that cannot be reduced or controlled by intervention?
Non-modifiable risk factors
What are factors that can be reduced or controlled by intervention, thereby reducing the probability of development of a disease?
Modifiable risk factors
Modifiable risk factors
- Physical inactivity
- Tobacco use
- Alcohol use
- Unhealthy diets
Non-modifiable risk factors
- Age
- Gender
- Race
- Family history
Biochemical processes
Metabolic risk factor
Metabolic risk factors
- Raised blood pressure
- Raised total cholesterol
- Elevated glucose
- Overweight and obesity
What are the four leading NCDs?
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Chronic Respiratory Disease
- Cancer
Four types of CVD (Cardiovascular Disease)
- Coronary Heart Disease
- Cerebro-Vascular Disease
- Peripheral Arterial Disease
- Congenital Heart Disease
What is the CVD identified as diseases of the blood vessels supplying the brain?
Cerebro-Vascular Disease
What is the CVD identified as diseases of the blood vessels supplying the heart muscle?
Coronary Heart Disease
What is the CVD identified as malformations of heart structure existing at birth?
Congenital Heart Disease
What is the CVD identified as diseases of blood vessels supplying the arms and legs?
Peripheral Arterial Disease
What is the #1 cause of death globally?
CVDs
Where do 80% CVD deaths occur in?
Low- and middle-income countries
Most deaths from CVDs were due to what type?
Coronary heart disease
Next to Coronary Heart disease would be
Cerebro-Vascular Disease or Stroke
By 2030, how many people will die from CVDs?
Almost 25 million
What is a disorder of metabolism which indicates inadequate control of blood levels of glucose?
Diabetes Mellitus (DM)
The pancreas cannot produce and release insulin
Type I DM
Insulin resistant; your body does not respond well to insulin
Type II DM
This is the type of diabetes when a pregnant woman has uncontrolled blood sugar levels during pregnancy
Gestational Diabetes
Type of diabetes that is similar to Type II DM but more prevalent to younger age
MODY
What is the meaning of MODY?
Maturity Onset Diabetes of Young
Type of diabetes seen in Alzheimer’s Disease — people with Alzheimer’s have insulin resistance
Type III DM