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Lifestyle Diseases — Syllabus
Karnataka Board · Class 10 · Physical Education
What Lifestyle Diseases covers in Karnataka Board Class 10 Physical Education: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.
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4 Topics · Karnataka Board Class 10 Physical Education · 2026-27
Topics in Lifestyle Diseases
1
Introduction to Lifestyle Diseases
- Lifestyle diseases are non-communicable diseases caused by human behavior and lifestyle choices
- Also known as 'silent killers' because they develop gradually without obvious symptoms
- Common lifestyle diseases include heart disease, diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure, stroke, and cancer
2
Obesity
- Medical condition characterized by excess accumulation of body fat
- Affects people of all age groups and reduces quality of life
- Leads to serious diseases: cardiac diseases, diabetes, cancer, osteoporosis
3
Blood Pressure and Hypertension
- Blood pressure measures how hard blood pushes against artery walls
- Normal blood pressure: less than 120/80 mmHg
- High blood pressure (hypertension): 140/90 mmHg or higher
4
Cardiovascular Diseases
- Group of diseases affecting heart and blood vessels
- Includes hypertension, atherosclerosis, coronary heart disease, and stroke
- Affects heart's pumping ability, valve function, and artery condition
Key Concepts
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What are the important topics in Lifestyle Diseases for Karnataka Board Class 10 Physical Education?
Key topics in Lifestyle Diseases include Introduction to Lifestyle Diseases, Obesity, Blood Pressure and Hypertension, Cardiovascular Diseases. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Karnataka Board Class 10 board exam.
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Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 43 practice questions on Lifestyle Diseases. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.
Sources & Official References
- Karnataka SSLC — kseeb.kar.nic.in
- Dept of Pre-University Education, Karnataka
- National Education Policy 2020 — education.gov.in
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