3B Non Communicable Diseases - Cancer In The Uk Flashcards
What is the classification of cancer?
A non communicable disease
What causes cancer?
Carcinogens
Mutations in a cells DNA
What is incidence?
The rate at which new cases occur in a population during a specific period
What is prevalence?
The proportion of a population that are cases at a point in time
Is cancer linked to deprivation?
YES
How many lung cancer cases does smoking cause?
Around 7 in 10 lung cancer cases
How many cases of melanoma could be prevented through enjoying the sun safely?
9 in 10 cases
How many cancers could healthier diets prevent?
1 in 20 cancers
How many lung cancers are due to exposure from outdoor air pollution?
1 in 10 lung cancers
How many people die in the UK from cancer every day?
440
In 2018 how many people under the age of 70 died of cancer?
54,000 people
What would the 54,000 people who died in 2018 have contributed to the UK economy?
£585 million
How many people of the working age die each year in the UK?
35,000
How many people of the working age are diagnosed each year?
120,000
How many people don’t work due to caring for a family with cancer?
1 million people
How many people are diagnosed with cancer daily?
980
What areas have the highest rates of cancer?
Liverpool and Manchester
How does deprivation effect cancer rates?
In poorer areas cancer is 3 times greater than the most affluent areas
What are some direct strategies to mitigate cancer in the UK?
Investment in advanced medical technology such as more advanved forms of radiotherapy
Mass screening for bowel cancer
Reducing waiting times
What are some indirect strategies to mitigate cancer in the UK?
Emphasize lifestyle changes
Education health campaigns
Informing the public on the dangers of smoking and unbalanced diets
International agencies and charities
Cancer UK charity
MET office regularly issues forecasts on UV intensity
Legalisation controlling the use of sun beds
What percent of mesothelioma cases are because of asbestos?
80%
What is an education campaign?
Change 4 life
How many cancers could keeping a healthy weight prevent?
13,200
How many cancers could being smoke free prevent each year?
22,000
