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1
Q

List 3 factors affecting non communicable disease?

A
  • less physical exercise
  • fatty foods cheaper
  • more tobacco and alcohol consumption
2
Q

List 3 reasons why people are less physically active?

A
  • sedentary lifestyle
  • desk bound jobs
  • more transport
3
Q

What percentage of deaths does heart disease cause?

A

15.5%

4
Q

When does CHD begin?

A

When cholesterol and fatty material build up in the arteries - causes them to narrow and oxygen delivery reduced

5
Q

How does air quality link to CHD?

A

Increased exposure to air pollution increases the risk

6
Q

How does climate link to CHD?

A

CHD rates higher in areas that have lower temperatures

7
Q

What percentage is CHD higher in smokers?

A

60%

8
Q

How does urbanisation impact CHD?(3 factors)

A
  • poor housing due to densely populated areas
  • higher levels of air pollution
  • discouragement of physical activity
9
Q

What do doctors use to test CHD?

A

ECG’s

10
Q

What are the two treatments of CHD?

A
  1. Angioplasty and stent insertion

2. Bypass graft

11
Q

What did CHD cost the health care system up 2009?

A

Around £8.7 billion

12
Q

3 ways of preventing CHD?

A
  • dietitians promoting
  • community interventions (Finland)
  • health education
  • change from palm to soya oil
13
Q

How does the treatment have an impact on lifestyle?

A

Constantly having to take drugs

Time off work