Question

Match each chronic disease with one of its risk factors. A. Asthma Lack of physical activity B. Obesity Poor air quality C. Breast cancer Family history

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Asthma- Lack of physical activity

B. Obesity- Poor air quality

C. Breast cancer- Family history

Explanation:

Asthma can be defined as a chronic condition, characterized by inflamed, swell, narrow airway and increased production of mucus that cause difficulty in breathing. Risk factors for asthma include exposure to certain air pollutants, having allergic conditions or respiratory disorders.

Obesity represents a medical condition, characterized by excess fat accumulation in body that causes negative impacts on health. Lack of physical activity is one of the major risk factor for obesity.

Breast cancer can be defined as cancer arose from breast tissue due to uncontrolled proliferation of cells. Females having family history (having affected close relatives) of breast cancer have higher risk of developing breast cancer.

Answer 2

Obesity-Lack of Physical Activity. Asthma-Poor air quality. Breast cancer-Family history. Hope this helps!