CHAPTER 7 - NON COMMUNICABLE DISEASE

Question 1

What is a non- communicable disease?

Answer 1

A disease that is passed on through pathogens and

Question 2

Examples of non communicable diseases

Answer 2

Heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes

Question 3

what are non communicable diseases caused by?

Answer 3

their genetics, lifestyle, and factors of their environment

Question 4

examples of aspects of your lifestyle

Answer 4

smoking, lack of exercise, or overeating

Question 5

examples of substances that are present in the environment

Answer 5

ionising radiation, UV light from the sun, or second hand tobacco smoke

Question 6

what are some risk factors for non communicable diseases?

Answer 6

diet, obesity, fitness levels, smoking, drinking alcohol, and exposure to carcinogens

Question 7

what is a carcinogen?

Answer 7

chemicals that can cause mutations that trigger the formation of rumours

Question 8

examples of chemicals in carcinogens

Answer 8

asbestos and the tar from tobacco smoke

Question 9

what are the impacts of non communicable diseases?

Answer 9

financially (money), affects family