risks factors
disease prevention
how to prevent chronic diseases
major cause of death in adults
health promotion
100

this lifestyle habit increases the risk of lung cancer, stroke and heart disease

what is smoking?

100

washing your hands for at least 20 seconds is a Kay method in preventing this common viral infection

how to prevent flu? 

100

reducing your intake of this substance, commonly found in sugary drinks, is a key strategy for preventing type 2 diabetes and obesity.

what is sugar? 

100

cardiovascular event is the leading cause of death worldwide

what is a heart attack(myocardial infarction)? 

100

engaging in this activity for 30 minutes a day, five days a week, is recommended to maintain heart health.

 what is physical exercise?

200

 it's a harmful substance found in some building material, banned in many countries, significantly increases the risk of mesothelioma.

 what is asbestos?

200

it's a type of vaccine that helps protect against cervical cancer, throat cancer, and genital warts.

 what is the HPV vaccine?

200

 this type of physical activity, when performed for at least 150 minutes a week, helps to lower the risk of heart disease and stroke.

 what is aerobic exercise

200

this disease is the second leading cause of death and involves the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells.

 what is cancer?

200

 limiting your intake of this substance to less than 6 grams per day can help reduce your risk of high blood pressure.

 what is salt?

300

it's a condition often caused by high salt intake and lack of physical exercise, major risk for stroke and heart disease

what is hypertension?

300

taking the bacterial vaccine every 10 years is recommended to prevent infections like tetanus and diphtheria.

what is Tdap? vaccine? 

300

to reduce your risk of osteoporosis, it's recommended to include this mineral, found in dairy products and leafy greens, in your daily diet.

 what is calcium?

300

chronic respiratory condition, commonly linked to smoking, is a major cause of death in adults.

 what is COPD ( chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)?

300

 mediterrranean diet promotes heart health by focusing on foods rich in this type of healthy fat found in olive oil and fish.

what are omega-3 fatty acids?

400

deficiency of this fat-soluble vitamin has been linked to increased risk of autoimmune disease and osteoporosis

what is vitamin D?

400

 screening test is used to detect colorectal cancer and is recommend starting at the age of 45 years old.

what is colonoscopy? 

400

long-term reduction of this inflammatory marker, often measured in the blood, has been linked to lower risks of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.

 what is C-reactive protein (CRP)?

400

it's a disease, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, leads to muscle weakness and eventually death, and is considered as major neurodegenerative  disorder.

what is ALS( amyotrophic lateral sclerosis)?

400

 this specific plant-based compound, found in cruciferous vegetables is being studied the risk of breast and prostate cancers.

what is sulforaphane?

500

 a mutation in this specific gene significantly increases the risk of developing early-onset Alzheimer's disease, accounting for small percentage of cases.

what is the PSEN1 gene (Presenilin 1)?

500

this rare, genetically engineered vaccine, known as rVSVZEBO, is highly effective in preventing outbreaks of this deadly virus.

what is Ebola?

500

this specific process, known as autophagy, is stimulated by fasting and has been studied for its potential in preventing chronic diseases like neurodegeneration and cancer.

what is cellular self-digestion or autophagy 

500

this infectious disease, which killed over 1.4 million  people in 2019, is caused by the bacterium. Mycobacterium tuberculosis is particularly prevalent in low-income countries.

 what is tuberculosis

500

Coronary heart disease

what kind of heart disease is the most common?