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What percentage of mortality is attributed to diseases of the heart in the Philippines?
What percentage of mortality is attributed to diseases of the heart in the Philippines?
Which of the following is considered a cerebrovascular disease?
Which of the following is considered a cerebrovascular disease?
What is a significant contributing factor to both atherosclerosis and hypertension?
What is a significant contributing factor to both atherosclerosis and hypertension?
Which blood vessel type plays a primary role in the condition known as atherosclerosis?
Which blood vessel type plays a primary role in the condition known as atherosclerosis?
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What is the rank of cerebrovascular disease among the top causes of mortality in the Philippines?
What is the rank of cerebrovascular disease among the top causes of mortality in the Philippines?
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What percentage of mortality in the Philippines is attributed to cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases?
What percentage of mortality in the Philippines is attributed to cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases?
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Which of the following is NOT considered a non-communicable disease?
Which of the following is NOT considered a non-communicable disease?
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What term is used to describe diseases that are non-infectious and non-transmissible?
What term is used to describe diseases that are non-infectious and non-transmissible?
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Which of the following conditions shows the lowest percentage of mortality among the listed non-communicable diseases?
Which of the following conditions shows the lowest percentage of mortality among the listed non-communicable diseases?
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Which type of diabetes is considered insulin dependent?
Which type of diabetes is considered insulin dependent?
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Which of the following is a chronic condition arising from the perinatal period?
Which of the following is a chronic condition arising from the perinatal period?
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Which chronic non-communicable disease is also referred to as 'heart disease'?
Which chronic non-communicable disease is also referred to as 'heart disease'?
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What is the primary characteristic of non-communicable diseases?
What is the primary characteristic of non-communicable diseases?
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Study Notes
Non-Communicable Diseases
- Non-communicable diseases are those that are not infectious, not transmitted, and not contagious.
- These diseases are often chronic or lifestyle-related.
- Examples include cardiovascular disease, cerebrovascular disease (stroke), cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and diabetes.
- In the Philippines (NSO, 2009), cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases were the leading cause of death, accounting for 33.8% of deaths.
Top 10 Causes of Mortality in the Philippines (NSO, 2009)
- Diseases of the heart: 21%
- Cerebrovascular disease: 11.8%
- Malignant neoplasm: 9.9%
- Pneumonia: 8.9%
- Tuberculosis: 5.3%
- COPD: 4.7%
- Diabetes: 4.6%
- Nephritis: 2.9%
- Assault: 2.5%
- Certain conditions arising from the perinatal period: 2.4%
Blood Pressure Classification
- Normal: <120/80
- Pre-hypertension: 120-139 / 80-89
- Stage 1 Hypertension: 140-159/90-99
- Stage 2 Hypertension: 160-179 / 100-109
- Stage 3 Hypertension: ≥ 180/110
Cholesterol Levels (mg/dL)
- LDL Cholesterol: -<100: Optimal -100-129: Above Optimal -130-159: Borderline High -160-189: High -≥190: Very High
- Total Cholesterol: -<200: Desirable -200-239: Borderline High -≥240: High
Cancer
- In the Philippines, 50,000 cancer cases are reported annually.
- Cancer is a group of diseases involving unregulated cell growth.
- Carcinogens are substances that cause genetic mutations in cells, leading to cancer.
- Common cancers include breast cancer in women and lung cancer in men.
- Cancer screening aims at detecting warning signs early.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- COPD is a disease of the lungs where airways narrow over time.
- It is a major cause of death in the Philippines, accounting for 4.7%.
- Examples of COPD conditions include bronchitis, chronic asthma, and emphysema.
- Smoking is a significant risk factor for COPD, with approximately 15% of smokers developing the condition. Vaping has a similar effect on the body as cigarette smoking.
Diabetes
- Diabetes is a group of metabolic diseases characterized by high blood glucose levels.
- It's caused by inadequate insulin production or the body's cells not responding properly to insulin.
- Symptoms include frequent urination (polyuria), increased thirst (polydipsia), constant hunger (polyphagia), weight loss, and vision changes.
Mental Health
- Mental health is a state of well-being where individuals realize their potential, can cope with life's stresses, are productive, creative, and contribute to society.
- Stressful life events, difficult family backgrounds, brain diseases, heredity, and medical problems can lead to mental health problems.
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Explore the critical information regarding non-communicable diseases, their classification, and prevalence in the Philippines. This quiz covers causes of mortality, blood pressure classifications, and highlights significant chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart conditions. Test your knowledge on how lifestyle factors influence health outcomes.
