Lifestyle diseases, Genetic diseases, Chronic diseases

Cardiovascular Diseases

These diseases affect the heart or blood vessels.

These diseases are responsible for more than 40% of all deaths in the US

Types of Cardio Diseases

Hypertension: high blood pressure and can occur at any age. Silent killer because there are no symptoms in its

early stages It can be lowered with; meds and wt. control

Atherosclerosis: is the process in which plaques accumulate on artery walls Buildup is due mainly to food choices If a blood clot forms in the area of the plaque, a

heart attack or stroke may result.

Disease of the Heart

Angina Pectoris: is chest pain that result from lack of o2

Arrhythmia: irregular heartbeats Heart attacks: Damage the heart muscle Congestive Heart failure: when the heart

gradually weakens Stroke: arterial blockage to the brain

Factors of CVD

Heredity Gender Age Diet Exercise Life style

Cancer

Noncancerous tumors: ( benign) don't spread, yet can interfere with body function.

Cancerous tumors (malignant tumors) spread throughout the body, or metastasize.

Cancer kills normal cells and compete for nutrients

Tumors put pressure on tissue and organs

Types of Cancer

Lymphomas are cancers of the immune system.

Leukemia's are cancers of the blood-forming organs

Carcinomas are cancers of the glands and body lining

Sarcomas are cancers of the connective tissue.

Risk Factors of Cancer

Tobacco use, even secondhand. Sexually transmitted disease cause

cervical and liver cancers. A diet high in fat and low in fiber Ultraviolet radiation

Reducing your risk of cancer

Practice abstinence Be physical active Maintain healthy wt. Eat nutritious foods. UV protection Avoid tobacco and alcohol Recognize the warning signs

Treatment for Cancer

Surgery removes cells Radiation Chemotherapy: Chemical destroy Immunotherapy activates your own

immune system Hormone slow it down

Asthma

Asthma is an inflammatory condition in which the small airways in the lungs become narrowed, causing difficulty in breathing

Sensitive to triggers (substance such air pollution)

Manage stress, take meds, manage environ, monitor conditions

Diabetes

Chronic disease that affects the way body cells convert food into energy. Type 1 suddenly and progresses quickly

Body doesn’t produce insulin Glucose builds up in the blood, starving cells

of energy Damage to the eyes, kidneys, nerves, and

heart Autoimmune disease, a condition in which the

immune system mistakenly attacks itself

Diabetes

Type 2: results in the body being unable to make enough insulin or to use insulin properly.

It is nearing epidemic proportions in US A diet high in fat, calories, and

cholesterol increases its risk Treatment: wt. manage, ex, diet, meds

Arthritis

Arthritis is a group of more than 100 different diseases that cause pain and loss of movement

Osteoarthritis is a disease of the joints in which cartilage breaks down Control wt. Prevent sports injuries Lyme disease (bite of infected tick)

Rheumatoid arthritis

Joints may become deformed and cease to function normally

Medication: Ex, rest, joint protection, therapy Inflammation of the joint

Other chronic conditions

Chronic Fatigue syndrome Down Syndrome Cystic Fibrosis Epilepsy Hemophilia Migraine Multiple Sclerosis Muscular Dystrophy Narcolepsy Parkinson’s Disease Peptic ulcer Sickle-cell anemia