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Healthy Lifestyle
an Approach to
Prevention of NonCommunicable
Disease

4 MAJOR NCDs IN THE

PHILIPPINES

CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES

DIABETES MELLITUS

CANCERS

CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE
PULMONARY DISEASES

+Cardiovascular Diseases
Atherosclerosis

Hardening of
Arteries

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or

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Hypertension

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+ Description of Major NCDs

Diabetes and its risk factors

Diabetes

Family history, overweight,

lack of physical activity,
hypertension, HDL <
35mg/dl, triglyceride
>250mg/dl, history of
gestational diabetes, with
impaired glucose tolerance

+Diabetes Mellitus

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+Cancer
Some cancers and their risk factors

Oral cancer

Breast cancer

Smoking, excessive
alcohol use, chronic
irritation, Vitamin A
deficiency

Early menarche/late
menopause, high fat diet,
obesity, physical
inactivity, alcohol, family
history

Smoking, radiation
exposure

Smoking, HPV infection,

chlamydia infection, low

Lung cancer
Cervical cancer

Cancer
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+Description of Major NCDs

COPD and Asthma and their risk factors

COPD

Smoking

Asthma

Genetic predisposition,
allergens, smoking, air
pollution, respiratory
infections

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COPD / Asthma

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Promoting Good
Nutrition with
Healthy Diet

+ Magnitude of NCDs related to Poor

Dietary Practices

+Food Pyramid

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+ Risk Factors

Increased fat intake

sis or

Is linked with atherosclerosis or

hardening of the arteries,
premature heart disease and
diabetes

+ Risk Factors

Increased salt intake/

increased intake of processed/
instant foods
is related to hypertension, cancer,
atherosclerosis, and diabetes.

+ Risk Factors

Inadequate intake of
dietary fiber:
Decreased intake of sources of
fiber and roughage is also related
to micronutrient deficiencies and
higher colon cancer risk.

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Module 4.

Promoting

Promoting
Physical Activity

+Physical Activity
Physical

inactivity is a
major risk factor for
developing coronary
artery disease.

It

also increases the

risk of obesity, low HDL
levels or good
cholesterol, high blood
pressure, stroke and
diabetes mellitus
(AHA, 2005)

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+ Recommended Guidelines for

Promoting Physical Activity in
Groups
For adolescents to
young adults 13 -20
years old

participate in at least 60
min of daily physical activity
consisting of any one or a
combination of active daily
tasks, exercise dance or
sports, high impact play and
muscle strengthening
(PNGPA)

+ Recommended Guidelines for

Promoting Physical Activity in
Groups
For adults 21-45 years old
accumulate

30-60 min of daily

physical activity: activities of daily
living, exercise, dance and
recreational, muscle strengthening
and flexibility, activities in the
workplace (PNGPA)

+ Recommended Guidelines for

Promoting Physical Activity in
Groups

+ Recommended Guidelines for

Promoting Physical Activity in
Groups
For older adults 60-69 years old
accumulate

at least 30 min activities for

daily living, exercise, dance or recreational,
muscle strengthening and flexibility,
balance and coordination, activities in the
workplace (PNGPA)

For older adults 70-79 and 80 and

above
same

as above except activities in

workplace (PNGPA)

+ Recommended Guidelines for

Promoting Physical Activity in
Groups
Senior
Aerobics

+ Promoting Physical Activity in

Groups

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Promoting Smokefree Individuals and

Environment
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Module 5B

Reducing Harm from Alcohol Use

Reducing Harm
from Alcohol Use

+ Promoting mental health among

individuals with chronic conditions
Health benefits of positive thinking
Increased

lifespan

Lower

rates of
depression

Lower

levels of
distress

Greater

resistance to
the common cold

Better

psychological
and physical wellbeing

Reduced

risk of
death from
cardiovascular
diseases

Better

coping skills
during hardships and
times of stress

+ Promoting mental health among

individuals with chronic conditions
Benefits of spirituality
Focus

on personal goals

Connect

to the world

Release

control

Expand

your support network

Lead

a healthier life

PROMOTING MENTAL HEALTH

AND WELLNESS

+Benefits of Promoting Mental Health

Mental health promotion works
at three levels:
Strengthening

individuals

Strengthening

communities

Reducing

structural barriers

THANK YOU

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