Hypokinetic Disorder
Aspects of Life Influencing Health
Hypokinetic Disorder
Physical activity or exercise can improve your health and reduce the risk of developing certain noncommunicable conditions or diseases (NCDs). Non communicable diseases are related to an inactive lifestyle which can lead to a Hypokinetic Disorder, the term first originated in a book called Hypokinetic Disease (Kraus.H, W. Raab. 1961, p.8), stating the term originates from the Greek meaning ‘caused by insufficient motion’. The World Health Organization (WHO.2013) state there are four main types of noncommunicable diseases related to obesity, such as cardiovascular diseases (heart attacks and stroke), cancers, chronic respiratory diseases (such as chronic obstructed pulmonary disease …show more content…
It is the longer term health effects of alcohol that someone often only experiences once it is too late. Drinking in moderation as some physical benefits, those who either drink on a regular basis our have a dependency for alcohol are at a high risk of developing serious health conditions or death itself. Heavy drinking of any magnitude has a profound impact on those around them too.
NHS (2013) guidelines suggest 3-4 units per day for a man and 2-3 units a day for women, drinking more than recommend can lead to many alcohol linked diseases. The most common being, Cirrhosis which is scarring of the liver, this cannot be reversed and eventually can become so extensive the liver stops functioning; this is called liver failure. Alcohol poisoning occurs when excessively high amounts of alcohol are consumed and lead to body 's automatic functions being hindered such as breathing, heart rate and gag reflex which prevents you choking; alcohol poisoning can cause a person to fall into a coma and could lead to death. Cancer is another chronic disease linked to excessive alcohol consumption, according to Drinkaware (2013) there are 7 types these are liver cancer, bowel cancer, breast cancer, mouth cancer, pharyngeal cancer (upper throat), oesophageal cancer (food pipe) and laryngeal cancer (voice box). Many other diseases include irritated stomach lining (bleeding and ulcers) and high blood pressure which can lead to a stroke or heart
Hypokinetic Disorder
Physical activity or exercise can improve your health and reduce the risk of developing certain noncommunicable conditions or diseases (NCDs). Non communicable diseases are related to an inactive lifestyle which can lead to a Hypokinetic Disorder, the term first originated in a book called Hypokinetic Disease (Kraus.H, W. Raab. 1961, p.8), stating the term originates from the Greek meaning ‘caused by insufficient motion’. The World Health Organization (WHO.2013) state there are four main types of noncommunicable diseases related to obesity, such as cardiovascular diseases (heart attacks and stroke), cancers, chronic respiratory diseases (such as chronic obstructed pulmonary disease …show more content…
It is the longer term health effects of alcohol that someone often only experiences once it is too late. Drinking in moderation as some physical benefits, those who either drink on a regular basis our have a dependency for alcohol are at a high risk of developing serious health conditions or death itself. Heavy drinking of any magnitude has a profound impact on those around them too.
NHS (2013) guidelines suggest 3-4 units per day for a man and 2-3 units a day for women, drinking more than recommend can lead to many alcohol linked diseases. The most common being, Cirrhosis which is scarring of the liver, this cannot be reversed and eventually can become so extensive the liver stops functioning; this is called liver failure. Alcohol poisoning occurs when excessively high amounts of alcohol are consumed and lead to body 's automatic functions being hindered such as breathing, heart rate and gag reflex which prevents you choking; alcohol poisoning can cause a person to fall into a coma and could lead to death. Cancer is another chronic disease linked to excessive alcohol consumption, according to Drinkaware (2013) there are 7 types these are liver cancer, bowel cancer, breast cancer, mouth cancer, pharyngeal cancer (upper throat), oesophageal cancer (food pipe) and laryngeal cancer (voice box). Many other diseases include irritated stomach lining (bleeding and ulcers) and high blood pressure which can lead to a stroke or heart