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