Risk factors-non communicable diseases

• What are rise factors for non-communicable diseases?


  Factors that increase the risk of a person developing a certain disease
• How does lifestyle affect the risk of non-communicable diseases?


  Poor lifestyle choices can increase the risk of developing diseases
• What lifestyle factors can contribute to lung cancer?


  Air pollution and smoking
• What condition can obesity lead to?


  Diabetes and heart attacks
• How does smoking affect health?


  It directly causes cardiovascular disease, lung disease, and lung cancer
• What are the effects of towns on blood vessels and lung cells?


  Towns can cause more damage to the walls of blood vessels and cells that line our lungs
• What can excessive alcohol consumption lead to?


  Liver disease
• What can cause obesity?


  Poor diet and lack of exercise
• What can exposure to substances like asbestos or radiation cause?


  Cancer
• How can illness impact a person's family and community?

  Illness can lead to reliance on family and friends, causing financial strain
• What is the national impact of increased disease prevalence?


  It leads to a less productive workforce and higher government spending on health
• What dietary habits are common in HICs like the UK?


  People eat too much unhealthy food and do not exercise enough
• What lifestyle factors are more prevalent in deprived areas?


  Higher likelihood of smoking, poor diet, and lack of exercise
• What are the interconnected effects of non-communicable diseases on individuals and society?


  • Increased risk of disease from lifestyle factors
  • Financial strain on families due to illness
  • Reduced productivity in the workforce
  • Increased government spending on health care
• How many people die from non-communicable diseases each year?


  Tens of millions
• What is one impact of living with non-communicable diseases on individuals?


  They may have a poorer quality of life
• How do non-communicable diseases affect life-span?


  They may lead to a shorter life-span
• What is a financial cost associated with non-communicable diseases?


  Researching and treating diseases costs health organizations a lot of money
• How can non-communicable diseases affect employment?


  Those with diseases may not be able to work
• What are the broader economic implications of non-communicable diseases on families and countries?


  They can affect family finances as well as the country's economy
• What are the human and financial costs of non-communicable diseases?

  Human costs:

  • Tens of millions die each year
  • Poorer quality of life
  • Shorter life-span

  
  

  Financial costs:

  • High costs for research and treatment
  • Impact on employment and family finances
  • Effects on the country's economy
• What is a risk factor in relation to diseases?


  A risk factor is linked to an increased likelihood of developing a disease.
• How do risk factors affect a person's lifestyle?

  Risk factors can influence aspects like how much exercise a person does.
• Can risk factors have different impacts at different times in a person's life?


  Yes, risk factors can have varying impacts throughout a person's lifetime.
• What are some examples of environmental risk factors?


  Air pollution is an example of an environmental risk factor.
• What are some examples of bodily risk factors?


  High cholesterol is an example of a bodily risk factor.
• How can a material used in building become a risk factor for diseases?


  It can become a risk factor if it is realized that the material can build up in airways and cause diseases like cancer.
• What are the key characteristics of risk factors for non-communicable diseases?


  • Linked to increased likelihood of disease
  • Do not guarantee disease development
  • Can impact lifestyle choices
  • Vary in impact throughout a person's life
  • Can be environmental or bodily substances
• What are risk factors in relation to diseases?

  Risk factors are linked to an increase in the likelihood of developing a disease.
• What are the five risk factors for non-communicable diseases mentioned?


  1. Lack of exercise and unhealthy diet (high fat)
  2. Obesity
  3. Excessive alcohol consumption
  4. Smoking
  5. Exposure to carcinogens (e.g. ionising radiation)
• How is a lack of exercise and an unhealthy diet linked to cardiovascular disease?


  They are associated with an increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease.
• What diseases are linked to obesity?


  Obesity is linked to Type 2 diabetes and cancers of the bowel, liver, and kidneys.
• What health issues can arise from drinking too much alcohol?


  Excessive alcohol consumption can cause liver disease and affect brain function.
• What diseases can smoking cause?

  Smoking can cause cardiovascular disease, lung disease, and lung cancer.
• What other cancers are linked to smoking besides lung cancer?


  Smoking is also linked to mouth, bowel, stomach, and cervical cancer.
• What can exposure to carcinogens cause?


  Exposure to carcinogens can cause cancer.
• What are the effects of drinking alcohol or smoking while pregnant?


  They can cause health problems for the unborn baby.
• How do multiple risk factors contribute to non-communicable diseases?


  Many non-communicable diseases are caused by several risk factors interacting.