Non - communicable diseases

• What are non-communicable diseases?

  Diseases that aren't infectious
• What financial impact do non-communicable diseases have?

  They require large amounts of money for treatment
• How do non-communicable diseases affect individuals and society?

  They affect the individual, their family, and their country
• What are some lifestyle choices that can cause non-communicable diseases?

  Smoking is an example of a lifestyle choice
• What can also cause non-communicable diseases besides lifestyle choices?

  Substances in the person's body or environment
• What is the relationship between research and non-communicable diseases?

  Research helps prove causal mechanisms
• How does diet relate to cardiovascular disease?

  Diet affects cholesterol levels
• What are the six causal mechanisms of non-communicable diseases?

  1. Cardiovascular disease
  2. Type 2 diabetes
  3. Liver and brain damage
  4. Lung disease and cancer
  5. Damage to the fetus
  6. Cancer from carcinogens
• What is the impact of smoking on cardiovascular health?

  Smoking damages arteries
• How does lack of exercise contribute to cardiovascular disease?

  Lack of exercise leads to fatty deposits
• What is the relationship between obesity and type 2 diabetes?

  Obesity causes the body to stop responding to insulin
• What are the effects of liver and brain damage related to alcohol consumption?

  Alcohol can lead to liver cirrhosis and brain dysfunction
• How does smoking contribute to lung disease and cancer?

  Smoking introduces tar, which is a carcinogen
• What is the effect of smoking on the appearance of lungs?

  Smoking makes the lungs grey
• What are the risks associated with smoking during pregnancy?

  Smoking can lead to low birth weight and stillbirth
• What are some common carcinogens that can lead to cancer?

  Carcinogens include ionizing radiation and UV light
• What materials are considered radioactive and can cause cancer?

  Radioactive materials can lead to cancer
• What are the main types of non-communicable diseases discussed?

  • Cardiovascular disease
  • Type 2 diabetes
  • Liver and brain damage
  • Lung disease and cancer
  • Damage to the fetus
  • Cancer from carcinogens