risk factors of non communicable diseases

• cardiovascular disease:

  • diet containing alot of ldl results in arteries becoming blocked, increased blood pressure
  • smoking damages the walls of arteries
  • exercise lowers blood pressure, reducing strain on heart
• type 2 diabetes:

  • obesity affects body's metabolism
  • fat molecules released into the blood which can affect the cells uptake of sugar
• liver and brain function:

  • alcohol causes fatty liver, which can lead to liver failure
  • alcohol can damage nerve cells in the brain
• lung disease and cancer:

  • smoking damages the cells in lining of lungs
• cancer:

  • carcinogens
  • smoking (somtimes)