Non communicable diseases Flashcards
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Define a NON COMMUNICABLE DISEASE
Cannot be spread. Not caused by pathogens e.g. CANCER
DEFINE A CARCINOGEN
chemicals that cause cancer e.g TAR
define a mutation
Change in the DNA/ genetic material
define a tumour
Bundle of abnormal cells dividing rapidly and out of control
DEFINE A BENIGN (noncancerous) TUMOUR
Contained in one place, usually within a membrane.
Doesn’t spread or invade other tissues
DEFINE A MALIGNANT (CANCEROUS) TUMOUR
Invades other tissues, spreads to other parts of the body in the blood.
Secondary tumours form
How can cancer be treated
radiotherapy, Chemotherapy
how does radiotherapy work
Uses ionising radiation to kill cancer cells
how does chemotherapy work
Uses chemicals to kill cancer cells
GIVE the 3 harmful substances in cigarette smoke
TAR
NICOTINE
CARBON MONOXIDE
NAME THE ADDICTIVE SUNSTANCE IN CIGARETTE SMOKE
NICOTINE
DESCRIBE why alcohol is harmful
its poisonous and addictive
NAME THE CARCINOGEN IN CIGARETTE SMOKE
TAR
LIST the harmful effects of carbon monoxide
stops RED BLOOD CELLS carrying OXYGEN. can cause DIZZINESS/SICKNESS & DEATH
HOW DOES ALCOHOL AFFECT THE BODY
it affect the NERVOUS SYSTEM
it SLLLOOOWWSS reflexes and thought processes
CAUSE LACK of SELF CONTROL and JUDGEMENT
can CAUSE LIVER DAMADGE AND BRAIN DAMADGE
WHY should pregnant women avoid drinking alcohol
can CAUSE FOETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROME
can CAUSE STILLBIRTHS and MISCARRIDGES
LOW BIRTH Weights AND premature births
3 LIFESTYLE FACTORS THAT CAN INCREASE RISK OF DISEASE
DIET, ALCOHOL AND SMOKING
3 factors THAT CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE
DIET, SMOKING AND LACK OF EXERCISE
name THE MAIN RISK FACTOR of TYPE 2 DIABETES
OBESITY
3 GROUPS OF RISK FACTORS FOR DISEASE
LIFESTYLE, GENETIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL
