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Lifestyle Diseases

An individual's usual routine, food intake, vices, or way of life can develop diseases known as: These diseases are greatly affected by vices like smoking, drug use, alcohol consumption, and having no physical exercise, especially for older people.

Coronary Heart Disease

Coronary arteries are narrowed or blocked; a disease of the coronary vessels and not the heart.

National Nutrition Council (NNC)

In 2012, they came up with the Nutritional Guidelines for Filipinos.

Go Slow sa Tagay

It advocates the use of alcoholic drinks in moderation.

Diet

It affects an individual's health condition.

Pilipinas Go4Health

It aims to inform and encourage all Filipinos to practice a healthy lifestyle by committing to physical activity, proper nutrition, as well as minimizing or quitting cigarette smoking and alcohol consumption.

Go Sustansya

It aims to prevent hypertension and cardiovascular diseases as well as obesity by campaigning for reduced consumption of salt, sugar, fats, and high-calorie food.

Lymphoma

It arises in cells of the lymphatic or the immune system tissues characterized by abnormal production of white cells and decrease in resistance.

Plaque Build-Up

It can begin as early as two years old.

Benzene

It causes Leukemia.

Smoke

It contains hydrogen cyanide, insecticides, methanol and butane fuels, benzene, cadmium, and formaldehyde.

Go Sigla

It emphasizes on regular exercise of at least three to four times a week.

Go Smoke-Free

It highlights the bad effects of smoking.

Chemical Mixture

It impairs the function of the cardiovascular and respiratory system. It accelerates atherosclerosis and destroys the cilia in the lungs.

Arteriosclerosis

It is a condition causing the arteries to harden and thicken. Some types are natural to growing old.

Sarcoma

It is a connective or supportive cancer, which include muscle, bone, fat, blood vessels, and cartilage cancers.

Hydrogen Cyanide

It is a deadly substance used in gas chambers.

Diabetes or Diabetes Mellitus

It is a disease from a condition of the body wherein the body is not able to produce or effects use insulin.

Cardiovascular Disease

It is a disease of the heart and blood vessels and is the leading cause of death in the Philippines.

Cancer

It is a disease where cells divide in an uncontrolled pace. It is not contagious or caused by injuries or accidents.

Tar

It is a harmful byproduct of smoking cigarettes. This toxic substance is carcinogenic and accumulates inside the respiratory system. Build-ups of these disrupts clearing process of the lungs and ruins air sacs.

Insulin

It is a hormone that is produced in the pancreas , which regulates the utilization of glucose.

Carbon Monoxide

It is a poisonous chemical from burnt cigarette that makes the heart do more work to supply sufficient oxygen in the body.

Nicotine

It is a toxic chemical compound that mostly consists nitrogen, which also makes cigarettes addictive. It makes the heart beat fast, brings lightheadedness, and upsets stomach.

Atherosclerosis

It is a type of arteriosclerosis where deposited fat hardens and becomes plaque on arterial walls.

Second-Hand Smoke

It is a very dangerous smoke when taken in. It is the smoke puffed out by smokers called environmental tobacco or "sidestream" smoke.

Malignant

It is cancerous. The tumor can spread to invade and destroy nearby tissues and body parts. This process is called metastasis.

Chronic Respiratory Disease

It is commonly called chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD); occurs in the air paths and other parts of the lungs. It can be life-threatening and may lead to death if not detected and cured early.

Mainstream Smoke

It is commonly known as "first-hand smoke". It is the smoke from lit cigarettes that is both inhaled and exhaled.

Type 1 Diabetes

It is insulin-reliant diabetes because the body produces little or no insulin at all.

Type 2 Diabetes

It is non-insulin dependent. This occurs when the body produces insulin but it cannot be used by the cells.

Benign

It is not cancerous. These tumors may increase in size but do not invade other body parts. It is typically harmless unless it obstructs normal tissues or organs.

Leukemia

It is the cancer of the blood or bone marrow characterized by an abnormal production if blood cells, usually leukocytes or white blood cells.

Heart Attack

It is the cardiac muscle failure due to lack of blood flow to the heart.

Angina Pectoris

It is the chest pain from narrowed coronary arteries due to inadequate oxygen for the heart.

Heart Rhythm Abnormalities/Arrhythmia

It is the irregular heart rhythm brought about by faulty electrical conduction system that is worsened by uncontrolled stress levels and high caffeine intake.

Physical Inactivity

It is the leading risk factor of death worldwide.

Carcinoma

It is the most common of the major categories of cancer; an invasive malignant tumor from epithelial tissue that tends to spread to other body parts.

Lung Cancer

It is the type of cancer with most deaths.

Formaldehyde

It is used for embalming.

Gestational Diabetes

It occurs in certain pregnant individuals.

Sedentary Lifestyle

It occurs when an individual lacks the recommended level of regular physical activity or if he/she is physically inactive.

Poor Dietary Habits

It occurs when the person does not follow the principles of good nutrition — adequacy, balance & variety. It is about not eating enough healthy food. It leads to malnutrition, resulting to stress, tiredness, sleep deprivation, weak brain functions, indigestion, and heart problems.

Third-Hand Smoke

It refers to cigarette offshoots which is attached to the smokers' hair and clothing as well as various surfaces like walls, floors, furniture, chairs, and toys. This will remain in the environment even if the smoke is already gone.

Variety

It refers to consumption of different types of food products.

Balance

It refers to correct combination of nutrients.

Adequacy

It refers to moderate amounts of nutrients to maintain normal body function.

Rheumatic Heart Disease

Rheumatic Fever is common among teens and results to a permanent damage known as:

Congestive Heart Failure

The heart is not able or below its normal capacity to pump blood, causing liquid to accumulate in the lungs and other areas of the body.

Rheumatic Fever

The immune system attacks the heart and can cause fever, weakness, and damage to its valves.

Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs)

These are the top killers in the Philippines. They are non-infectious illnesses but can be inherited or developed based on the individual's lifestyle.

Dietary Habits

These are the usual choices of food that people make.

WHO's Western Pacific Region

They declared that non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are the top killers in the Philippines.

7th National Nutrition Survey in 2008

They revealed that in the Philippines, nine out of ten Filipinos do not exercise regularly.

Eating

This should be planned. This includes evaluation of the food intake whether it provides sufficient nutrients or is harmful to your body.


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