The document describes risk factors and possible complications of non-communicable diseases. It defines risk factor as something that increases chances of disease and possible complication as an unfavorable outcome of a disease. Some risk factors listed are smoking, unhealthy diet, physical inactivity, alcohol consumption and eating too much sweets or salty foods. Possible complications can include cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, renal failure, and chronic lung disease.
The document describes risk factors and possible complications of non-communicable diseases. It defines risk factor as something that increases chances of disease and possible complication as an unfavorable outcome of a disease. Some risk factors listed are smoking, unhealthy diet, physical inactivity, alcohol consumption and eating too much sweets or salty foods. Possible complications can include cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, renal failure, and chronic lung disease.
The document describes risk factors and possible complications of non-communicable diseases. It defines risk factor as something that increases chances of disease and possible complication as an unfavorable outcome of a disease. Some risk factors listed are smoking, unhealthy diet, physical inactivity, alcohol consumption and eating too much sweets or salty foods. Possible complications can include cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, renal failure, and chronic lung disease.
possible complications of non-communicable diseases. Vocabulary • Risk Factor – something that increases a person’s chances of developing a disease. • Example: Cigarette smoking is a risk factor for lung cancer Obesity is a risk factor for heart disease. Vocabulary • Possible Complication – is an unfavourable of a disease or outcome. • Example: Cigarette smoking is a risk factor for lung cancer. Obesity is a risk factor for heart disease. • •What did you observed on the video? •What are some risk factors that could lead into non- communicable diseases? Risk Factors and Possible Complications of Non-communicable Diseases • Smoking Alcohol Eating too much Sweets Unhealthy diet Eating Salty Foods Physical Inactivity POSSIBLE COMPLICATIONS • Cancer Diabetes Cardiovascular Diseases Renal Failure/Kidney Chronic Lung Disease Using the set B grouping. Let each group make graphic organizer or draw an object that will best explain the risk factor and possible complications of non- communicable diseases. Give them enough time to do their activity. CRITERIA • Creativity - 20 • Presentation and content - 15 • Cooperation - 15 • 50