WOMEN’S LIFESTYLE DISEASES, PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT

RnD/Nutr LOISE WANG’ONDU JILANI+254703473601lousa2090@gmail.com

Objectives• Lifestyle diseases definition and types affecting women• Occurrence and causes• Myths• Prevention • Management of lifestyle diseases• Work life balance as a form of prevention and management

John 10:10 Christ came to give us life in abundance. What does abundance mean to you?

Lifestyle diseases affecting women• They are non communicable diseases that occur

as a result of changes in one’s lifestyle.

Occurrence of disease• Examples affecting women

• Cardiovascular diseases (heart attack and stroke)- 1in 2 women in USA 1• Cancer – 1 in 26 women in USA 1• Diabetes• Cirrhosis (alcohol)

• Causes• Habits such as poor eating, inactivity or smoking• Factors that we cannot control such as age, gender and heredity

Prominent risk factorsDisease Risk factorsCardiovascular disease Smoking, high BP, devated

cholesterol, diabetes, obesity, physical inactivity

Cancer Smoking, alcohol, UV rays, ionizing radiation, work-site hazards, environmental pollution, chemicals (asbestos, benzene formaldehyde, diesel exhaust) , infectious agents, dietary factors, free radicals

Stroke High BP, elevated cholesterol, smoking

Diabetes Obesity, dietCirrhosis Alcohol

Cardiovascular diseases• 1 in 2 women• Types

• High blood pressure• Heart attack• Atherosclerosis –

plaque formation• Stroke

Symptoms • Shortness of breath• Chest pain (angina)• Pain, numbness, weakness or coldness in your

legs or arms if blood vessels are narrowed• Pain in the neck, jaw, throat, upper abdomen or

back

Question • Who has been sick before or

knows someone and would like to give their testimony?

• What caused the ailment• What did you change to get better

Diabetes • Affects 26 million people in USA. In Kenya, the rates are

also increasing. • This is where the pancreas insulin production is not

enough to clear the glucose from the blood stream (type II diabetes) or when born, the pancreas does not function (type I diabetes)

• Gestational diabetes- high blood sugar levels during pregnancy

• Pre-diabetes (metabolic syndrome) – high blood sugar levels but not having diabetes due to bad eating habits

Diabetes symptoms

Cancer

• 1 in 26 women• Abnormal overgrowth of cells

– Benign tumors – non-cancerous– Malignant tumors – cancerous

CAUTION!!• C – change in bowel habits• A – a sore that does not heal• U – unusual bleeding or discharge• T – thickening or a lump• I – indigestion or difficulty swallowing• O – obvious change in a wart or a mole• N – nagging cough or hoarseness

Question

• Who has been sick before or knows someone and would like to give their testimony?

• What caused the ailment• What did you change to get better

Heart quiz (myths or facts)1. In order to be heart-healthy, should I exercise for 1 straight

hour everyday2. Margarine better for your heart than butter3. The heart stops beating when you have a heart attack4. Fiber lower your cholesterol levels5. Heart disease kill more men than women6. Jaw and back pain a sign of heart attack7. High cholesterol mainly from the diet8. 1 in 10 Americans have some sort of heart disease9. Cutting salt intake lowers your heart risk10.Low dose aspirin helps lower heart attack risk11.Being obese is the biggest risk factor for heart disease12.Heart disease kills more women than breast cancer 13.Eat only fat free foods to protect your heart14.To lower heart disease risk, non-drinkers should drink red wine15.Eat fish at least twice a week for a healthy heart

Prevention of lifestyle diseases

• Diet – consume fewer calories. How?• Adding more vegetables and high fiber

foods into diet• Exercise – physical activity• Work life balance – relax• Addiction management – slavery is sin and can

lead to death. God is no longer centre of your life (Romans 6)

Healthy lifestyle

• Serve God with all your heart soul and mind.

• How if not healthy?

Management of lifestyle diseases • Drug prescription• Physical activity - exercise• Diet• Stress free life – no worries - relax

Fruits that heal• Note: fruits should be eaten on an empty stomach (breakfast

is suitable) so as to detoxify the system• When taken with other foods, it causes fermentation and

hence not effectiveFruits Vitamin Risk preventedKiwi Potassium,

magnesium, vitamin A, C and E, fiber

Colon cancer

Apple Antioxidants, flavanoids, vitamin A and C

Heart attack, stroke

Strawberry Antioxidants, vitamin A and C

Cancer causing, blood vessel-clogging and free radicals

Orange Vitamin A and C Cold, lower cholesterol, prevent and dissolve kidney stones, lower risk of colon cancer

Paw paw Carotene Eye blindnessGuava Fiber constipation

Work life balance Balancing life is always difficult for

women but can be done(Ecclesiastes 3:1-8)

Why? And what is the solution?

Work life balance quiz (agree or disagree)1. I feel I have little or no control over my work life2. I regularly enjoy hobbies or interest outside of work3. I feel guilty for I do not make time for everything I need to do4. I frequently feel anxious or upset because of what is

happening at work5. I have enough time to spend with my loved ones6. When I'm at home, I feel relaxed and comfortable7. I have to do something just for me every week8. On most days I feel overwhelmed9. I rarely lose my temper at work10. I never use my leave days11. I often feel exhausted even early in the week12. Usually I work through my lunch break13. I rarely miss out on important family events because of work14. I frequently think about work when I'm not working15. My family is upset because of the time I spend working

• In summary, the more you love your life, the more you’ll prosper in your job because you will have the health to do it excellently

• God wants excellence so live life to the fullest (1 Thessalonians 4:1)

Summary

References • www.collin411/lifestyle-diseases• www.multideval1/work-life-balan

ce-ppt• www.health.harvard.edu/heart-h

ealth• Bible

Thank you!!!!