1.2 Data & Disease

Question 0

What are the two elements of risk?

Answer 0

The probability that it will occur
&
The consequences of the event

Question 1

What is risk?

Answer 1

A measure of the probability that damage to health will occur as a result of a given hazard.

Question 2

What is the numerical value of no risk at all?

Answer 2

0%

Question 3

What is the numerical value of certain risk?

Answer 3

100%

Question 4

What factors of risk are in our control?

Answer 4

Lifestyle factors

Question 5

What are the five main lifestyle factors that contribute to cancer?

Answer 5

Smoking
Diet
Obesity
Physical activity
Sunlight

Question 6

What is the largest cause of death in the UK?

Answer 6

Coronary Heart Disease

Question 7

How can you reduce the risk of cancer and CHD?

Answer 7

Not smoking, not becoming overweight, reducing salt intake, reducing intake of cholesterol and saturated fats in the diet, regular aerobic exercise, little alcohol consumption, intake of fibre and antioxidants