Non-Communicable Diseases Flashcards
1
Q
What is a risk factor increase?
A
An increase of your chance of getting a disease
2
Q
What are the main lifestyle factors that impact risk factors?
A
High-fat foot, smoking, no exercise.
3
Q
What are some risk factors that directly cause a disease?
A
Smoking, drinking too much alcohol, exposure to substances or radiation, taking drugs, eating fatty foods
4
Q
What are the impacts of Non-Communicable diseases on humans?
A
Millions of people die, There is a massive financial cost on NHS and families. lack of being able to work
