1.3 Lifestyle and health Flashcards
1
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Definition of risk.
A
‘A measure of the probability that damage to health will occur as a result of a given hazard’
2
Q
Two elements to the concept of risk.
A
- The probability that a hazardous event will occur
- The consequence of that hazardous event.
3
Q
What are the values that risk can be measured on.
A
0(no harm will occur) -100% (harm will certainly occur)
4
Q
Risk factors and cancer. Four lifestyle factors that contribute to cancer.
A
- Smoking
- Diet
- Obesity
- Physical activity
- Sunlight
5
Q
Risk factors and coronary heart disease. Three uncontrollable factors.
A
- Genes
- Age
- Gender
6
Q
Risk factors and coronary heart disease. Five factors we can control.
A
- Smoking
- high blood pressure
- blood cholesterol levels
- obesity
- diet
- physical activity
7
Q
Risk factors and coronary heart disease. Five factors we can do to REDUCE coronary heart disease.
A
- giving up/not taking smoking
- avoiding becoming overweight
- reducing salt intake
- reducing intake of cholesterol or saturated fats
- taking regular aerobic exercise
- keeping alcohol consumption safe
- increasing the intake of dietary fiber and antioxidants in the diet
