BLESSY S.S
18121351007
NATURAL SCIENCE
DIGITAL ALBUM

LIFESTYLE
DISEASES

CAUSES
INTRODUCTION
• Lifestyle diseases are diseases that are
caused partly by unhealthy behaviours
and partly by other factors.
: A person’s
• Habits
• Behaviours
• practices

1.DIABETES
• A disorder in which cells are unable to
obtain glucose from the blood such
that high blood glucose levels result .
Prevention
• Maintaining a healthy weight
• Avoid smoking
• Exercise
• Avoid junk food
• Avoiding sedentary life

2. STROKE
• Stroke is the loss of brain function due to
a disturbance in the blood supply to the
brain. The disturbance is due to either
haemorrhage.
• High blood pressure is the most important
modifiable risk factor. PREVENTION
• Weight reduction
• Smoking cessation
• Reduce salt
• 5fruits/ vegetables a day
• Regular exercise

3. CANCER
• Uncontrollable growth of abnormal cells.
• Risk factors for cancer are tobacco
use/smoking radiation, dietary factors, etc.
PREVENTION
• Don’t smoke
• Stay active
• Eat your veggies and cut the fat
• Eat moderate protein
• Get regular medical check ups .

4.HYPERTENSION
• A condition in which the force of the blood
against the artery walls is too high.
Risk factor
• Lack of exercise
• Increased salt intake
• Alcohol
• Smoking
• Stress
• Age
• Family history
Prevention
• Salt restrictions
• Weight reduction
• Stop smoking
• Diet modifications such as
1. Reduce intake of cholesterol and
saturated fat
2. Adequate intake of calcium and
magnesium
• Limit of alcohol intake.

5.DEPRESSION
• Habits
• Multiple medical issues
• Poor social relations
• Obesity
• Poor nutritional intake
PREVENTION
• Healthy diet
• Physical activity
• Yoga
• Meditation
• Proper sleep

PREVENT LIFESTYLE DISEASES
• Do daily routines of physical activity
• Drink moderate amount of alcohol
only
• Eat healthy food
• Do not smoke
• Manage stress

CONCLUSION
There are many factors that contribute to
negative lifestyle diseases. Preventive
measures such as healthy diet,
maintaining a healthy body weight,
adopting a physically active lifestyle, and
avoiding the use of tobacco products,
can help to prevent or possibly delay
health problems.

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