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* CVD is a collective term used to describe a range of conditions that affect the structure and function of the heart and blood vessels.
* The most common type of CVD is coronary heart disease (CHD), which occurs when the arteries that supply blood to your heart (the coronary arteries) become narrowed or blocked.
* Other types of CVD include heart attack, stroke, angina and heart failure.
Cancer
* Is the second most common cause of death in the UK.
* There are over 200 different types of cancer, but the most common types in the UK are breast, lung, prostate and bowel cancer.
* The risk of cancer increases with age, but some cancers can also occur in younger people.
Respiratory disease
* Respiratory disease is the third leading cause of death in the UK.
* The most common type of respiratory disease is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), which is a group of conditions that affect the lungs, including emphysema and bronchitis.
* Other respiratory diseases include asthma and pneumonia.
Diabetes
* Diabetes is a condition that affects the way the body converts food into energy.
* There are two main types of diabetes: type 1 and type 2.
* Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease that affects the cells in the pancreas that produce insulin.
* Type 2 diabetes is the most common type of diabetes and it occurs when the body does not produce enough insulin or the insulin produced does not work properly.
Mental illness
* Mental illness is a collective term used to describe a wide range of conditions that affect a person's thoughts, emotions and behaviour.
* Some of the most common types of mental illness include depression, anxiety and schizophrenia.
* Mental illness can affect people of all ages, sexes and backgrounds.