CAUSES

Question 1

ASTHMA

Answer 1

1) genetics (family history)
2) childhood exposure to tobacco (mother smoked during pregnancy)
3) being born prematurely (especially if on a ventilator)
4) having a low birth weight

Question 2

DIABETES TYPE 2

Answer 2

1) pancreas not producing enough insulin
2) body is unable to use the insulin produced
RISK FACTORS
1) age (over 40)
2) genetics
3) over weight
4) ethnicity (Asian)

Question 3

STROKE

Answer 3

ischaemic
1) a blood clot blocks the flow of blood and oxygen to the brain
2) the arteries have been narrowed or blocked over time by fatty deposits
Haemorrhagic
1) a blood vessel within the skull bursts and bleeds into and around the brain.
2) high blood pressure

Question 4

CORONARY HEART DISEASE

Answer 4

1) caused by a build-up of fatty deposits on the walls of the arteries around the heart
2) fatty deposits are made up of cholesterol and other waste substances.
3) arteries get narrower

Question 5

SCHIZOPHRENIA

Answer 5

causes are unknown however some things are known to increase the risk.
1) genetics (tend to run in families)
2) brain development (differences in the structure of their brain)
3) pregnancy/birth complications (low birth weight/premature/lack of oxygen)
TRIGGERS
1) stress
2) drug abuse

Question 6

ANOREXIA NERVOSA

Answer 6

PSYCHOLOGICAL 
1) tendency towards depression/anxiety
2) difficult to handle stress
3) scared about future 
4) emotionally restrained 
5) obsession and compulsion 
ENVIRONMENTAL 
1) puberty 
2) exams/bulling
3) physical/sexual abuse 
4) stressful life event e.g. loosing a job 
BIOLOGICAL 
1) genetics 
2) brain development

Question 7

BULIMIA

Answer 7

1) fear of getting fat
2) low self esteem
3) depression
4) stress
5) puberty
6) cultural and social pressure
7) genetics

Question 8

BOWEL CANCER

Answer 8

1) Cancer occurs when the cells in a certain area of your body divide and multiply too rapidly. This produces a lump of tissue known as a tumour.
RISK FACTORS
2) family history (genetics)
3) overweight/obese
4) having previous bowel problems (crohns disease)
5) inactivity (job sitting at a desk)
6) diet (lots of processed foods and red meat)

Question 9

BREAST CANCER

Answer 9

1) Cancer occurs when the cells in a certain area of your body divide and multiply too rapidly. This produces a lump of tissue known as a tumour.
RISK FACTORS 
2) family history (genetics) 
3) overweight/obese 
4) alcohol intake 
5) smoking
6) having BRCA1/BRCA2 gene
7) exposure to oestrogen (starting periods early) 
8) age (older have more chance)
9) have dense breasts

Question 10

TESTICULAR CANCER

Answer 10

1) Cancer occurs when the cells in a certain area of your body divide and multiply too rapidly. This produces a lump of tissue known as a tumour.
RISK FACTORS 
2) family history (genetics) 
3) undecended testicles 
4) ages (under 55)
5) infertility
6) smoking 
7) HIV/Aids

Question 11

LEUKEMIA

Answer 11

1) Cancer occurs when the cells in a certain area of your body divide and multiply too rapidly. This produces a lump of tissue known as a tumour.
RISK FACTORS
2) family history (genetics)
3) exposure to benzene
4) exposure to radiations (previous cancer treatments)
5) having blood disorders (that damage bone marrow)

Question 12

OBESITY

Answer 12

1) genetics
2) high calorie intake
3) lack of physical exercise
4) poor diet (process food/lots of sugar/big portions)
5) medical reasons (an under-active thyroid gland)

Question 13

HERPES

Answer 13

the herpes simplex virus

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Question 14

GONORRHOEA

Answer 14

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Question 15

CHLAMYDIA

Answer 15

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