Modifiable Flashcards
(24 cards)
Definition of obesity
A chronic condition characterized by excessive body fat accumulation that may impair health.
Risks obesity
Increased likelihood of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, stroke, certain cancers, and joint issues.
Daily impacts obesity
Reduced mobility, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and potential social stigma affecting mental health.
Alcohol misuse definition
The harmful or hazardous use of alcohol, including binge drinking and dependency.
Alcohol misuse risks
Liver disease, cardiovascular problems like an increased risk of heart attack, poor mental health includes conditions like anxiety and alcohol dependence.
Daily impact alcohol misuse
Poor concentration, memory problems, strained relationships and financial strain
Definition substance misuse
The harmful use of drugs or substances for non-medical purposes.
Risks of substance misuse
Addiction, overdose, bloodborne infections like HIV, depression, anxiety, and psychosis.
Daily impact substance misuse
Relationship breakdowns, job loss, housing instability, criminal activity, impaired judgment, and reduced life expectancy.
Definition of smoking
Inhalation of tobacco smoke, which contains addictive nicotine and many harmful chemicals.
Risks with smoking
Lung cancer, throat and mouth cancers, heart disease, infertility, pregnancy complications (e.g., low birth weight).
Daily impact smoking
Shortness of breath, persistent cough, increased infections (e.g., chest infections) and yellowed teeth,
Reduced mobility definition
Decreased ability to move freely, often due to injury, aging, illness, or disability
Reduced mobility risks
Falls and fractures, blood clots, reduced cardiovascular fitness, and muscle wasting
Reduced mobility daily impact
Dependence on caregivers, difficulty accessing education/work, reduced participation in hobbies, social isolation, and feelings of frustration or depression.
Infectious disease definition
Disorders caused by organisms such as bacteria. Disease include things such as Covid 19
Infiectoious diseses risks
Epidemics or pandemics (e.g., COVID-19), severe complications (e.g., pneumonia, meningitis)organ damage, and death.
Infectious diseases daily imaoct
Need for isolation/quarantine, interruptions to education or employment, long-term health effects, strain on healthcare services.
Unsafe sex definition
Sexual activity without the use of protection, increasing the risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and unplanned pregnancies.
Unsafe sex risks
Transmission of STIs (e.g., HIV, chlamydia), cervical cancer, and unintended pregnancies.
Unsafe sex daily impact
Emotional distress, health complications, and potential social stigma.
Defintion loneliness and social isolation
(Two separate) if asked
Risks lonliness and social isolation
Increased risk of depression, anxiety, heart disease, stroke, and cognitive decline
Daily impact loneliness and social isolation
Reduced quality of life, decreased physical activity, and higher healthcare utilization