Cardiovascular Disease and Diabetes

Set 1: Major Chronic Disorders

Set 1 of 4
Diabetes
Stroke
Coronary Heart Disease (CHD)
Heart Disease
Cardiovascular Disease (CVD)
Disease of Modernization
Hypertension
Illness caused by atherosclerosis, the narrowing of coronary arteries
A chronic condition involving insufficient insulin or insulin resistance
High blood pressure, a major chronic disorder of the circulatory system
A major chronic disorder involving disturbed blood flow to the brain
A major chronic disorder affecting the circulatory system
Collective term for heart disease and stroke
CHD's characteristic due to easier food access and reduced physical activity