…From GENETICS or LIFESTYLE

RISK FACTORS OF NON_ COMMUNICABLE DISEASE

Unhealthy dietMalnutritionObesityPhysical activitySmokingAlcohol

It is a disease of the heart and blood vessels.

This is the leading cause of mortality in the Philippines.

Arteriosclerosis- condition that refers to the hardening or thickening of the arteries.

Coronary heart disease- occurs when coronary arteries are narrowed or blocked.

Heart attack- an injury to heart muscle caused by reduced blood supply.

Angina Pectoris- narrowing of coronary arteries due to heart getting inadequate quantity of oxygen resulting to chest pains.

Rheumatic fever- happens when the immune system attacks the heart.

Heart rhythm abnormalities (arrhythmia)-the condition when heart beat is not in rhythm.

Congestive heart failure- the heart is not able to pump blood causing liquid to accumulate in the lungs and other areas of the body.

Stroke- also known as “cerebrovascular

accident”.Occurs when blood vessels in the brain

are broken or blocked.

A group of disease where in the cells

divide in an uncontrolled phase.

Malignant- cancerousIt can infect and destroy nearby tissues and expand to other parts of the body which is known as metastasis.

Benign-not cancerousMay grow larger but do not spread to other parts of the body.

FOUR CATEGORIES OF CANCER

CarcinomaMost common form of cancer.

Breast, uterus, prostate, lung, stomach, colon and rectum

SarcomaConnective or supportive cancers which include muscle, bone, fat, blood vessels and cartilage cancers.

LymphomaCancers arising in cells of lymphatic tissues or the immune system.

LeukemiaA cancer in the blood or bone marrow.

WAYS TO TREAT CANCERRadiation therapy-uses high energy radiation to kill or damage cancer cells.

Immunotherapytreatment where the immune system is stimulated to fight cancer cells.

Chemotherapytreatment under medication of anti-cancer drugs which can kill cancer inside the body.

How can you reduce the risk of Cancer?

Identify the sighs and symptoms of cancer. (C.A.U.T.I.O.N)

Do have regular check-upsPractice non-tobacco lifestyleAvoid too much exposure to

sunEat fruits and vegetables

Observe meats you eat

Exercise and maintain the right weight

Be aware of family’s history of cancer

Avoid drinking alcohol

Avoid being exposed to dangerous chemicals and airborne fibers

A disease in which the body produces little or no insulin

at all.

Type 1 Diabetes“Insulin dependent diabetes”

Increased thirst, frequent urination, continuous hunger, weight loss, blurred vision tiredness.

Type 2 Diabetes“Non-Insulin dependent”

Gestational DiabetesOccurs is females during pregnancies

A chronic condition in which breathing becomes difficult.

“HYPERSENSITIVITYExaggerated response to an antibody forming substance or antigen.

Not- contagious.