Risk Factors for Non-Communicable Diseases

• What is the term used for factors linked to developing a disease?

  Risk factors
• What do risk factors increase the likelihood of?

  Getting a disease
• Do risk factors guarantee someone will get a disease?

  No, they don't guarantee it
• What aspects of a person's life can risk factors often relate to?

  Person's lifestyle
• How can lifestyle factors influence disease risk?

  They can increase or decrease disease likelihood
• What can environmental factors contribute to?

  Risk of developing diseases
• How do multiple risk factors interact?

  They interact with each other
• What is a common outcome of high-risk lifestyle choices?

  Higher incidence of diseases
• How do socioeconomic factors affect disease risk?

  They can increase vulnerability to diseases
• What is the relationship between income and disease risk?

  Higher income often leads to lower risk
• What is a direct cause of certain diseases?

  Some risk factors
• What type of diseases can smoking cause?

  Cardiovascular diseases
• What is the impact of smoking on health?

  It directly causes several diseases
• How do lifestyle choices affect the incidence of diseases?

  They can increase or decrease incidence
• What is the relationship between diet and disease risk?

  Poor diet increases disease risk
• How does exercise influence disease risk?

  Regular exercise reduces disease risk
• What can be said about the interaction of multiple risk factors?

  They can compound the risk of disease
• What is a common characteristic of non-communicable diseases?

  They are often influenced by lifestyle
• How do environmental factors contribute to disease risk?

  They can introduce harmful substances
• What is the significance of understanding risk factors?

  It helps in disease prevention strategies
• What can high-fat diets lead to?

  Increased risk of certain diseases
• How does obesity relate to disease risk?

  It increases the risk of various diseases
• What is the effect of socioeconomic status on health outcomes?

  It can lead to disparities in health
• What is a common risk factor for cardiovascular diseases?

  Smoking
• How do individual choices affect disease incidence?

  They can significantly influence risk levels
• What is the relationship between lifestyle and disease prevention?

  Healthy lifestyles can prevent diseases
• What are the main categories of risk factors for non-communicable diseases?

  • Lifestyle factors (e.g., diet, exercise)
  • Environmental factors (e.g., pollution)
  • Socioeconomic factors (e.g., income)
  • Genetic predispositions
• How do risk factors interact to influence disease development?

  • Multiple risk factors can compound effects
  • Lifestyle choices can exacerbate environmental risks
  • Socioeconomic status can influence lifestyle choices
• What are the implications of understanding risk factors for public health?

  • Helps in designing prevention strategies
  • Informs health education programs
  • Guides policy-making for health interventions
• What do choices affect in relation to diseases?

  The local incidence of disease
• What are some risk factors that can directly cause disease?

  • Smoking can cause cardiovascular disease, lung disease, and lung cancer.
  • Obesity can cause Type 2 diabetes by making the body less sensitive to insulin.
  • Drinking too much alcohol can cause liver disease and affect brain function.
  • Smoking during pregnancy can cause health problems for the unborn baby.
  • Cancer can be caused by exposure to certain substances or radiation.
• What disease is directly caused by smoking?

  Cardiovascular disease
• How does obesity relate to Type 2 diabetes?

  It makes the body less sensitive to insulin
• What effect does drinking too much alcohol have?

  It can cause liver disease
• What health problems can smoking during pregnancy cause?

  Health problems for the unborn baby
• What can cause cancer?

  Exposure to certain substances or radiation
• What is a potential consequence of drinking too much alcohol?

  It can damage nerve cells in the brain
• What can high blood pressure and high cholesterol levels cause?

  They can actually cause disease
• What is a risk factor that cannot directly cause disease?

  A lack of exercise
• How do high blood pressure and high cholesterol relate to disease?

  They can lead to increased disease risk