Lifestyle & Risk Factors #42

• What is a risk factor?

  Anything that increases disease development chance
• Do risk factors guarantee disease occurrence?

  No, they only increase the chance
• What type of diseases are focused on in this video?

  Non-communicable diseases
• What are common categories of risk factors?

  Lifestyle, substances, environment
• How does obesity relate to diabetes and heart attacks?

  Obesity is a risk factor for both
• What are risk factors for lung cancer?

  Air pollution and smoking
• How do multiple risk factors interact in diseases?

  They combine to influence disease development
• What direct cause does smoking have on health?

  It directly causes cardiovascular disease
• What health issue can excessive alcohol consumption cause?

  Liver disease
• What are the effects of smoking or drinking during pregnancy?

  Causes health problems for the unborn baby
• How does obesity relate to type-2 diabetes?

  Obesity can cause type-2 diabetes
• What substances can cause cancer?

  Asbestos and radiation exposure
• How do diseases affect individuals and their families?

  They impact support and financial stability
• What happens to productivity when diseases increase in a population?

  Workforce productivity decreases
• What is a consequence of increased disease on government spending?

  More spending on health care is required
• What do scientists need to determine about diseases?

  Who catches each type and why
• What is a common risk factor in developed countries?

  Higher income leads to unhealthy eating
• What lifestyle factors are more common in deprived areas?

  Smoking, poor diet, lack of exercise
• What is the key takeaway from the video?

  Many risk factors affect disease chances
• How do personal choices impact health?

  They significantly affect health outcomes
• What should viewers do if they enjoyed the video?

  Like and subscribe