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Leading Causes of Death . CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE. A disease that affects the heart of blood vessels . Behavioral Factors Environmental Factors Smoking -Stressful Workplace Poor diet Lack of physical activity Alcohol abuse Obesity Poor stress management. Two Types of CVD. Cancer.
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CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE • A disease that affects the heart of blood vessels. Behavioral Factors Environmental Factors • Smoking -Stressful Workplace • Poor diet • Lack of physical activity • Alcohol abuse • Obesity • Poor stress management
Cancer • The uncontrollable growth of abnormal cells. • A tumor is an abnormal mass of tissue that has no natural role in the body.
OSTEOPOROSIS • A condition in which there is a progressive loss of bone tissue. • Healthful behaviors during teen years can reduce your risk of developing osteoporosis later in life. Behavioral Factors Lack of physical activity Lack of calcium and Vitamin D in diet
BRONCHITIS • Inflammation of the bronchi caused by infection or exposure to irritants such as tobacco smoke or air pollution. Behavior Factors Environmental Factors Smoking General air pollution Occupation Asbestos in buildings Secondhand smoke
EMPHYSEMA • A disease that progressively destroys the walls of the alveoli. Emphysema is almost always caused by cigarette smoke.