Department of Health 2021

Brain

SkinLungHeartLiverStomach

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Hepatitis, Cirrhosis, Liver cancerLiver

Sunburn, Skin cancerSkin

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Gastritis, Gastric ulcerStomach

High risk factors Preventive measures

Preventive measures

Preventive measures

Helicobacter pylori infectionAlcohol consumptionDrugsChronic stress

High risk factors

No alcoholDon’t take drugs without doctor’s prescription

Hepatitis virus infectionAlcohol consumptionDrugsNatural toxins from food e.g. aflatoxin

High risk factors

Hepatitis B vaccinationNo alcoholNo drug abuseNot taking drugs without doctor’s prescriptionDon’t eat moldy peanuts

Over-exposure to sunlightWear broad brim hatUse umbrella Use sunblockStay in the shade

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Seek medical advice if not feeling wellHave a peaceful mind

Lowfatmilk

Coronary heart diseaseHeart

Chronic respiratory disease, Lung cancerLung

Bowel cancerBowel

StrokeBrain

Human body is composed of many organs, including the brain, lung, heart, colon, stomach, etc. If we want to stay healthy, we have to take good care of our organs. Some lifestyle and high risk factors (e.g. smoking, alcohol consumption and obesity) are related to diseases of various organs. It will be beneficial to our health if the unhealthy habits are corrected. Let's take a look at some common diseases of our organs, their risk factors and preventive measures.

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High risk factors Preventive measures

Quit smoking and alcoholDo adequate exerciseHave balanced dietMaintain a healthy body weight

High risk factors

High risk factors Preventive measures

Preventive measures

SmokingObesityChronic stressHigh blood cholesterolHigh blood pressureDiabetes mellitusLack of exercise

Quit smokingMaintain a healthy body weight Eat low fat foodDo adequate exerciseStay relaxed

Preventive measures

Lack of dietary fibreSmokingAlcohol consumptionHigh fat food intakeObesityHigh red meat and processed food consumption

Eat more fruits and vegetablesReduce red meat and processed food intakeQuit smoking and alcoholDo adequate exerciseMaintain a healthy body weight

SmokingSecond-hand smokingAir pollutionChemicals e.g. asbestos

High risk factors

Quit smokingCreate a smoke-free environmentBreathe fresh air

SmokingAlcohol consumptionObesityHigh blood cholesterolHigh blood pressureDiabetes mellitusLack of exercise