Intro

Question 1

What are chronic diseases, and how are they characterized?

Answer 1

Chronic diseases are illnesses of long duration and slow progression, often non-communicable. Examples include cancer, heart disease, chronic respiratory diseases, and diabetes.

Question 2

What percentage of global deaths are caused by chronic diseases?

Answer 2

Chronic diseases account for more than 60% of all deaths globally

Question 3

How have the leading causes of death in Canada changed over the years? What factors have changed this?

Answer 3

Improved sanitation, medical advancements, vaccines, and nutrition have shifted causes of death from infectious diseases and infant mortality to chronic diseases.

Question 4

What role does nutrition play in chronic disease prevention?

Answer 4

Improved nutrition reduces deficiency diseases but current diets may increase risks of chronic diseases like cardiovascular disease and diabetes.

Question 5

Define modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors with examples.

Answer 5

Modifiable risk factors can be changed, e.g., diet, smoking, and physical activity. Non-modifiable risk factors cannot be changed, e.g., age and genetics.

Question 6

How has improved nutrition contributed to public health?

Answer 6

Improved nutrition has decreased the prevalence of deficiency diseases and is a significant factor in chronic disease prevention.