CHAPTER 5 Sedentary
CHAPTER 5 Sedentary
CHAPTER 5 Sedentary
Sedentary Lifestyle
It occurs when an individual
lacks the recommended level of
regular physical activity or if
he/she is physically inactive.
Rheumatic fever
Arrhythmia
Heart Attack
Congestive Heart Diseases Angina Pectoris
Heart Attack Cardiac muscle failure due to lack od blood flow to the heart.
Definition
Angina Chest pain from narrowed coronary arteries due to inadequate
oxygen for the heart. Angina attack usually lasts less than five
Pectoris minutes.
Rheumatic The immune system attacks the heart and can cause fever,
Fever weakness and damage to its valves.
● Tobacco smoking;
● Indoor air pollution;
● Outdoor air pollution; and
● Occupational dusts and chemicals like
vapors, instants and fumes.
What are the ways to prevent lifestyle diseases?
Noncommunicable disease