NOV

2022

UNIT II:
Healthy
Lifestyle
What is a healthy lifestyle?
“Health is wealth”. A healthy
lifestyle is all about making one’s
health and well-being a priority. It
is a choice made by an individual,
a commitment made for his own
good and that of his loved ones.
 NOV
2022

Chapte Modifiable Risk

r Factors of
Lifestyle
4 Diseases
 Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs)
NCDs are non-infectious illnesses but can be
inherited or developed based on the individual’s
lifestyle.
Heart diseases, cancer, liver cirrhosis, chronic
renal failure, obesity, stroke and type 2 diabetes
are familiar cases of noncommunicable diseases.
Pain and other symptoms usually manifest when
the person is in their 40s or 50s.
SMOKIN
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 SMOKING
Almost every organ in the body is damaged when a
person smokes. WEEK #2
Each cigarette has more than 4,000 chemicals.
The smoke contains hydrogen cyanide (a deadly
substance used in gas chambers), insecticides, methanol
& butane fuels, benzene (causes leukemia), cadmium &
formaldehyde (used for embalming).
 TAR, Nicotine & Carbon Monoxide
o Tar, nicotine and carbon monoxide are
substances from tobacco.
o Tar is a harmful byproduct of smoking
cigarettes. This toxic substance is
carcinogenic and accumulates inside the
respiratory systems. Tar build-up
disrupts clearing process of the lungs
and ruins air sacs
 TAR, Nicotine & Carbon Monoxide

o Nicotine is a toxic chemical compound

that mostly consists nitrogen, which also
makes cigarettes addictive. Nicotine
makes the heart beat fast, bring
lightheadedness and upset stomach.
 TAR, Nicotine & Carbon Monoxide

o Carbon Monoxide is a poisonous

chemical from burnt cigarette that
makes the heart do more work to supply
sufficient oxygen in the body.
 What are the kinds of tobacco smoke?
1. Mainstream smoke, commonly known as “first-hand smoke” is
the smoke from lit cigarette that is both inhaled and exhaled.
2. Second-hand smoke is a very dangerous smoke when taken in.
It is the smoke puffed out by smokers called environmental
tobacco or “sidestream smoke”.
3. Third-hand smoke 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.
 Why do people start smoking?
01 02 03
Adolescent
Parental Role experimentation & Depression/Stress
Model rebellion

04 05 06

Limited Education Aggressive Marketing Addiction

POOR DIETARY
HABITS
 Poor Dietary Habits
Dietary habits are the usual choices
of food that people make. Diet affects an
individual’s health condition.
Having a healthy and balanced diet
early reduces the chance of developing
diseases like cancer, osteoporosis and
diabetes in the future.
Poor dietary habits occur when the person does not
follow the principles of good nutrition-adequacy, balance
and variety.
a. Adequacy refers to moderate amounts of nutrients
to maintain normal body function.
b. Balance refers to correct combination of nutrients.
c. Variety refers to consumption of different types of
food products.
Poor dietary habits can develop diseases and health
problems such as:
1. Obesity
2. Tooth decay
3. High blood pressure
4. High cholesterol
5. Heart disease and stroke
6. Type-2 diabetes
7. Osteoporosis
8. Certain types of cancer
9. Depression
10.Eating disorders
SEDENTAR
Y
LIFESTYL
E
Sedentary lifestyle occurs
when an individual lacks
the recommended level of
regular physical activity or
if he/she is physically
inactive.
What are the types of diseases associated with unhealthy lifestyle?
1. Cardiovascular Disease- a disease of the heart and blood vessels and is the
leading cause of death in the Philippines.
a. Arteriosclerosis- a condition causing the arteries to harden and thicken.
b. Atherosclerosis- type of arteriosclerosis where deposited fat hardens and
becomes plaque on arterial walls.
c. Coronary Heart Disease- coronary arteries are narrowed or blocked.
d. Heart Attack- cardiac muscle failure due to lack of blood flow to the heart.
e. Angina Pectoris- chest pain from narrowed coronary arteries due to
inadequate oxygen for the heart.
f. Rheumatic Fever- the immune system attacks the heart and can cause
fever, weakness, and damage to its valves.
g. Arrythmia- irregular heart rhythm.
h. Congestive Heart Failure- the heart is not able or below its normal
capacity to pump blood.
2. Cancer- a disease where cells divide in an uncontrolled pace.
a. Malignant- is cancerous. The tumor can spread to invade and
destroy nearby tissues and body parts.
b. Benign- is not cancerous. Benign tumors may increase in size but
do not invade other body parts.

3. Diabetes or Diabetes Mellitus- disease resulting from a condition of the

body wherein the body is not able to produce or effectively use insulin.
a. Type 1 Diabetes- is insulin-reliant diabetes because the body
produces little to no insulin at all.
b. Type 2 Diabetes- is non-insulin dependent. This type of diabetes is
manageable through oral medication.
c. Gestational Diabetes- occurs in certain pregnant individuals

4 . Chronic respiratory disease- commonly called chronic obstructive

pulmonary disease (COPD): occurs in the airpaths and other parts of the
lungs.
 What are the ways to prevent lifestyle diseases?

1. Eat healthy food

2. Do daily routines of physical activity
3. Do not smoke
4. Drink moderate amounts of alcohol only
5. Manage stress
6. Stop comparing yourself to others
7. Awareness of how hungry or full you are
8. It’s not about the diet; it’s more of the routine
9. Be determined that you’re going to improve your
health.
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