Lifestyle and disease

• What are non-communicable diseases?

  Diseases that cannot be passed person to person
• What is the biggest cause of death in the UK?

  Non-communicable diseases
• What are the risk factors for cardiovascular diseases?

  • Diet high in fat and low in vegetables
  • High salt intake
  • Smoking
  • Lack of exercise
• What percentage of deaths in the UK are caused by cardiovascular diseases?

  Over a quarter
• How does a diet high in fat affect cholesterol levels?

  It increases certain types of cholesterol
• What effect does a high salt diet have on blood pressure?

  It can increase blood pressure
• How does smoking affect the risk of cardiovascular diseases?

  It massively increases the risk
• What is the single greatest cause of death by cancer in the UK?

  Lung cancer
• What are carcinogens?

  Chemicals that can trigger cancer
• What are the effects of smoking on lung health?

  Increases risk of lung diseases like emphysema
• What are the risks of smoking during pregnancy?

  Increases risk of miscarriage and low birth weight
• What condition can drinking alcohol during pregnancy cause?

  Fetal alcohol syndrome
• What are the effects of fetal alcohol syndrome?

  Learning difficulties and mental or physical problems
• What are the risks associated with excessive alcohol consumption in adults?

  • Liver cirrhosis
  • Liver cancer
  • Brain addiction and memory loss
• What is type 2 diabetes?

  A condition that affects blood glucose control
• What serious complications can arise from type 2 diabetes?

  Blindness or limb amputation
• What is a major risk factor for type 2 diabetes?

  Obesity
• How can risk factors interact to increase disease risk?

  Excess alcohol can lead to obesity, increasing diabetes risk
• What is radon?

  A radioactive gas that increases lung cancer risk
• Where can radon be found in the UK?

  In certain parts of the UK
• What lifestyle factors can harm an unborn baby?

  • Smoking
  • Drinking alcohol
• What should pregnant women avoid to protect their unborn baby?

  Smoking and drinking alcohol
• What is the main focus of the video?

  How lifestyle affects non-communicable disease risk
• What can viewers find in the vision workbook mentioned?

  Questions on lifestyle factors and diseases