Lifestyle and disease

Cards (21)

  • 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 does the video focus on?
    Non-communicable diseases
  • What are the two categories of risk factors?
    Lifestyle aspects and environmental substances
  • How does obesity relate to diabetes and heart attacks?
    Obesity is a risk factor for both
  • What are common risk factors for lung cancer?
    Air pollution and smoking
  • How do multiple risk factors interact in diseases?
    They collectively influence disease development
  • What direct cause is linked to smoking?
    Cardiovascular disease, lung disease, lung cancer
  • What damage does smoking cause to the body?
    It damages blood vessel walls and lung cells
  • What health issue can excessive alcohol consumption cause?
    Liver disease
  • What are the risks of smoking or drinking during pregnancy?
    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 can lead to financial and emotional strain
  • What happens to productivity when diseases increase in a population?
    Workforce productivity decreases
  • What is the impact of increased disease on government spending?
    More spending is needed on health
  • What do scientists need to determine about diseases?
    Who catches each disease and why
  • Why do certain groups have higher disease incidence?
    They have more associated risk factors
  • What lifestyle factors contribute to obesity in developed countries?
    Unhealthy eating and sedentary lifestyle
  • What is the relationship between deprivation and health in the UK?
    Deprived areas have higher disease rates
  • What are the key takeaways regarding risk factors and health?
    • Many risk factors affect disease chances
    • Some risk factors are out of our control
    • Lifestyle choices significantly impact health