Cardiovascular Diseases and Healthy Lifestyle Practices

This set of flashcards covers key terms and concepts related to cardiovascular diseases, unhealthy habits, and government initiatives promoting healthy lifestyles.

Hypertension

A condition of high blood pressure, often caused by high salt intake, obesity, lack of physical activity, stress, smoking, or genetics.

Stroke

A medical condition caused by a blocked artery (blood clot) or burst blood vessel, often linked to hypertension, diabetes, smoking, and high cholesterol.

Heart Failure

A condition resulting from coronary artery disease, hypertension, diabetes, or damage to the heart muscle from a heart attack.

Prevention of Hypertension

Includes reducing salt and processed foods, maintaining a healthy weight, regular exercise, and stress management.

Prevention of Stroke

Involves controlling blood pressure and diabetes, avoiding smoking and excess alcohol, exercising regularly, and maintaining a healthy balanced diet.

Prevention of Heart Failure

Focuses on treating underlying conditions, eating a low-sodium diet, and staying active to maintain a healthy weight.

Unhealthy Habits

Behaviors that negatively impact health such as smoking, physical inactivity, excessive alcohol consumption, and inadequate rest and sleep.

Go Smoke-Free

A government program discussing the harmful effects of smoking.

Go Slow Sa Tagay

A government initiative that highlights the harmful effects of alcohol consumption.

Go Sustansya

A campaign encouraging the consumption of healthy foods and drinks and the maintenance of a balanced diet.

Go Sigla

A program promoting daily physical activities and exercise to stay healthy.

Pilipinas Go4Health Movement

An initiative by the Department of Health to raise awareness about lifestyle factors influencing noncommunicable diseases (NCDs).