Flashcards in Non-Communicable Diseases Deck (5)
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1
Q
What are Non-Communicable Diseases?
A
Diseases that are not Infectious and Affect People as a Result of their Genetic Makeup.
2
Q
What are the Risk Factors for Diseases?
A
- Aspects of Lifestyle (Smoking, Lack of Exercise, Obesity).
- Substances that are Present in the Environment (Ionising Radiation, UV Light From the Sun).
3
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Examples of Risk Factors for Non-Communicable Diseases?
A
- Diet.
- Obesity.
- Fitness Levels.
- Smoking.
- Drinking Alcohol.
- Exposure to Carcinogens (Ionising Radiation).
4
Q
What is a Casual Mechanism?
A
Explains How One Factor Influences Another Through a Biological Process.
5
Q
Non-Communicable Diseases Affect More People than _________________ Diseases, so they have the Greatest Effect at Both Human and ___________ Levels.
A
Communicable…Economic…
