Lifestyle related diseases are caused by both controllable and uncontrollable risk factors and result from unhealthy behaviors. The document discusses major lifestyle diseases like cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and depression. Cardiovascular diseases are caused by factors like smoking, alcohol, poor diet, and lack of exercise. Diabetes occurs when the body does not properly use or produce insulin and can be prevented by maintaining a healthy weight and lifestyle. Depression is characterized by feelings of sadness and lack of motivation and can be prevented through healthy eating, exercise, meditation, sleep, social interaction, and avoiding a sedentary lifestyle.
3. INTRODUCTION
A disease associated with the way a person or group of people
lives.
They are diseases that are caused partly by unhealthy behaviors
and partly by other factors.
Main Causes:
A person’s
–Habits
–Behaviours
–Practices
5. RESPONSIBLE FACTORS
B. Controllable Risk Factors
• Diet and body weight
• Daily levels of physical activity
• Smoking and alcohol abuse
• Amount of sun exposure
• Chewing tobacco
• Sedentary life style
6. Life Style Related Diseases
• Cardiovascular diseases
• Stroke
• Diabetes
• Cancer
• Chronic obstructive Pulmonary disease
• Depression
• Musculoskeletal disorder
7. Cardiovascular Diseases
Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are diseases or disorders
that result from damage to the heart and blood vessels.
Common Cardiovascular Diseases:
• High Blood Pressure
• Heart Attack
• Arteriosclerosis-fat deposition in blood vessels
• Stroke
8. Prevention Of Cardiovascular Diseases
• Trim your fat intake, eat healthy
• Cut down on salt
• Keep your weight healthy
• Don’t smoke
• Don’t take alcohol
• Do exercise
• Monitor your blood pressure and cholesterol
• Relax & cut down on stress
9. Diabetes
A disorder in which cells are unable to obtain glucose from the
blood such that high blood-glucose levels result.
Type 1- body’s inability to produce insulin (born with)
Type 2- body’s inability to respond to insulin (develop)
10. Prevention of Diabetes
Type 2 Diabetes can be prevented by
• Maintaining a healthy weight
• Avoiding smoking
• Reduction of Stress
• Avoiding Sedentary life
• Avoid Junk foods
• Exercise-that reduce insulin requirements
11. Depression
Depression is a state of low mood and aversion to activity
that can affect a person's thoughts, behavior, feelings
and sense of well-being.
Depressed people can feel sad, anxious, empty, hopeless,
worried, helpless, worthless, guilty, irritable, hurt, or
restless.
12. PREVENTION OF DEPRESSION
1. Healthy Eating-
• cut out the junk
• include amino-acid-rich foods—such as meat, dairy products,
• Complex carbohydrate help to stimulate the feel good
neurotransmitter serotonin.
2. Exercise-
• increases your body’s production of natural antidepressants.
Research has shown that exercise reduces stress, improves mood,
boosts self-esteem, and provides restful sleep.
3. Meditation-
• Meditation can help relieve anxiety that sometimes accompanies
depression.
13. 4. Sleep-
• Proper sleep hygiene is an important part of a depression treatment
plan.
• Have a calming bedtime routine that helps you wind down and feel
fresh the next morning
5. Avoid Sedentary life-
• It may lead to depression, stay active , do your hobbies, read books,
take active part in social activity.
6. Relationship-
• The right network of friends and loved ones can help you overcome
your problems.
• Spending time with positive, supportive, and loving people can help
you through your darkest times