3 General Risk Factors for Health

These flashcards cover the key terms and concepts related to general risk factors for health, focusing on environmental, hereditary, and lifestyle factors.

Risk Factors

Situations or conditions that increase the chance of getting sick.

Environment

The condition of surroundings that can affect health, including pollution and availability of clean resources.

Heredity

The passing of characteristics and diseases from parents to offspring.

Lifestyle

The way of living that includes habits and behaviors influencing health.

Diarrhea

A disease caused by contaminated food and water.

Malaria

A life-threatening disease transmitted by mosquitoes.

Cholera

A water-borne disease caused by drinking contaminated water.

Asthma

A respiratory condition that causes difficulty breathing.

Diabetes

A condition that affects how the body uses glucose or sugar.

Cancer

A disease characterized by the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells.

Obesity

A condition of excessive fat accumulation that can lead to other diseases.

Hypertension

An abnormal condition of high blood pressure.

Lung Cancer

Abnormal growths in the lungs typically caused by smoking and harmful chemicals.