Life style

diseases

Lifestyle

diseases are defined

as those health problems that
react to changes in lifestyle. All
lifestyle risk factors have one
common property: they make
breathing heavier and body O2
low. Cell hypoxia is the driving
force of lifestyle diseases.

Human Body

WHAT CAUSES LIFESTYLE

DISEASES ?
Certain

habits, behaviors, and

practices such as poor eating
habits, inactivity, or smoking.
Factors that we cannot control
such as age, gender, and
heredity.

PROMINENT RISK FACTORS

Disease

Risk factors

Heart disease

Smoking, high BP, elevated

Cholesterol, diabetes, Obesity,
physical inactivity, Ty-A personality

Cancer

Smoking, alcohol, solar radiation,

ionizing radiation, work-site hazards,
environmental pollution,
medications, infectious agents,
dietary factors

Stroke

High BP, Elevated cholesterol,

smoking

Diabetes

Obesity, diet

RTA

Alcohol, no-use of seat belts, speed,

roads

CARDIOVASCULAR
DISEASES

CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES
Your

heart and blood vessels make

up your cardiovascular system.
The diseases that result from
damage to your heart and blood
vessels are called cardiovascular
diseases.
Types of CVDs: heart attack,
atherosclerosis, and high blood
pressure.

RISK FACTORS
Controllable
Tobacco Use
High Blood Pressure
High Cholesterol
Sedentary Lifestyle
Excessive Weight
Stress
Drug and Alcohol Use

Uncontrollable
Heredity
Gender
Age

TYPES OF CARDIOVASCULAR
DISEASES
High

Blood Pressure
Heart Attack
Atherosclerosis

CANCER
Uncontrollable growth of abnormal cells

Cancer-

a disease caused by
uncontrolled cell growth
More than one million people in the
United States are diagnosed with
cancer every year.
Cancer is the second leading cause
of death
Cancer is more common in adults,
but teens can get some forms of
cancer.

RISK FACTORS FOR CANCER

Tobacco

use
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Dietary Factors
Radiation
Asbestos

CAUTION
C Change in bowel habits
A A sore that does not heal
U Unusual bleeding or discharge
T Thickening or a lump
I Indigestion or difficulty
swallowing
O Obvious change in a wart or mole
N Nagging cough or hoarseness

Healthy Lifestyles

PRACTICING HEALTHY LIFESTYLES

Diet-

(Nutrition)Adopt healthy eating patterns,

Consume fewer Calories and be physically
active.
Exercise- (Physical Activity)At least 150 min
per week of moderate-intensity,
2 or more days per week of musclestrengthening activities.
Relaxation- Work/school/personal life balance,
Relaxation response for 20 min, 1-2x/day
Addiction Management- Smoking, alcohol,
food, drug, sex, violence

BOTTOM LINE

EAT WELL, MOVE MORE,

AND ENJOY LIFE!