Question 3 Flashcards
(18 cards)
1
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Alcohol (high intake) Short term effects
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- Headaches
- Barley awake
- Slurred speech
- Vomiting
2
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Alcohol (high intake) Long term effects
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- Liver disease
- High blood pressure
- Stroke
3
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Smoking (high amount) Short term
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- Coughing
- Shortness of breath
- Bad breath
4
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Smoking (high amount) Long term
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- Lung problems such as asthma
- Lung cancer
- Problems affecting heart and blood vessels
5
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Poor diet- Short term
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- Stress
- Tiredness
- Energy levels all over the place
- Bad sleep patterns
6
Q
Poor diet- Long term
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- Weight problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Malnourishment
- High blood pressure
7
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High blood pressure- Short term
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- Dizziness
- Tired
- chronic fatigue
- Migraines
8
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High blood pressure- Long term
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- Heart disease
- Stroke
- Kidney disease
- Vascular dementia
9
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Low blood pressure- Short term
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- Light headedness
- Fainting
- Blurred vision
- Lack of concentration
10
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Low blood pressure- Long term
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Low blood pressure can deprive your body of enough oxygen to carry out its normal functions, leading to damage to your heart and brain.
11
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Underweight BMI - Short term
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- Tiredness
- Dizziness
12
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Underweight BMI- Long term
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- Anaemia (causing tiredness)
- Osteoporosis (fragile bones)
- Weak immune system (more colds and flu)
13
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Overweight/Obese BMI- Short term
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- Shortness of breath
- Lack energy
- Struggle to participate in physical activities
- Circulation problems (in the blood)
14
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Overweight/Obese BMI- Long term
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- Heart disease
- High blood pressure
- Type 2 diabetes
- Stroke
- Arthritis
15
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Peak Flow- Short term
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- Unable to exercise
- Reduced mobility
- Difficulty catching her breath
16
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Peak Flow- Long term
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- Susceptibility to respiratory diseases
- Increased weight
17
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Resting pulse rate (above guidelines) Short Term
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- Struggles to complete everyday tasks
- Dizziness
18
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Resting pulse rate (above guidelines) Long Term
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- Stroke
- Repeated heart attacks
- High blood pressure
