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1. List common non-communicable diseases.

• Cardiovascular
• Cancer
• Accidents injuries
• Intentional injuries
• Mental health conditions

2. Discuss the causes, risk factors & prevention - control measures of


the main cardiovascular diseases.

Risk Factor
Personal (non modifiable) Lifestyle (modifiable)
• Age • Tobacco smoking
• Gender (male and female) • Diet high unsaturated fats,
• Family history (1st degree calories and sugar, low in fruit
relatives) &vegetables
• Personal history of past CHD • Physical inactivity
• Diabetes • Stress
• Hypertension • Excess alcohol
• Obesity

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