3.b NCD cancer in the uk

Question 1

chronic diseases

Answer 1

63% of global deaths
86% in emerging/developed counties
50% in developing countries

Question 2

cancer

Answer 2

7.6 million deaths a year
highest incidence in North America and Europe
can be caused by physical, chemical and biological carcinogens
highest mortality rate in the West Pacific
UK has 12th highest cancer rate for females and 33rd highest for males

Question 3

cancer in the UK cost to NHS

Answer 3

£18 billion a year

Question 4

cases in NE vs London

Answer 4

NE: 0.00646
London: 0.00577

Question 5

direct government strategies

Answer 5

fund state research and clinical trials: £112 million
however cancer research uk raised £668m
laws on chemical carcinogens and pollutants (PM2.5)
mass screening for breast, cervical and bowel cancer

Question 6

direct government strategies

Answer 6

fund state research and clinical trials: £112 million
however cancer research uk raised £668m
laws on chemical carcinogens and pollutants (PM2.5)
mass screening for breast, cervical and bowel cancer

Question 7

indirect government strategies

Answer 7

16.5% tobacco duty
school campaigns and curriculum (short term for those affected by illness, long term growth of quaternary sector and specialist degrees)
uv forecast in met office

Question 8

international direct strategies

Answer 8

cancer research uk does global outreach us$400 mil per year
macmillan provides emotional and financial support

Question 9

international indirect strategies

Answer 9

international agency on research on cancer: WHO
international cancer conference 2022
WHO works with governments to tax unhealthy food