A1 Understand health issues page 24 Flashcards
What methods are sometimes used to help people who are severely obese lose weight?
Medication is sometimes used to aid weight loss for severely obese people who have not succeeded with dieting and exercise. Surgery may also be performed to reduce the size of the stomach.
What is bariatric surgery, and how does it work?
Bariatric surgery involves either placing a removable band around the stomach or bypassing most of the stomach, limiting food intake and resulting in significant weight loss.
Why are smoking and alcohol considered harmful, despite being legal in the UK?
Smoking and alcohol are harmful because they are physically and psychologically addictive and are linked to higher rates of cancer, liver and lung disease.
When did scientists begin to link smoking with disease, and how have smoking rates changed in the UK?
Scientists began linking smoking with disease after the Second World War. Smoking rates in the UK have decreased from 46% in 1974 to 17.2% in 2015.
What are some diseases caused by smoking?
Diseases caused by smoking include lung, throat, and stomach cancer, heart attacks, strokes, COPD, and even dementia.
What are some of the government actions taken in the UK to reduce smoking rates?
Government actions in the UK include banning cigarette advertising on television, higher taxation, health campaigns, ‘help to quit’ services, and the banning of smoking in workplaces.
What are the health risks of excessive alcohol misuse over time?
Excessive alcohol misuse can lead to heart disease, stroke, liver disease, liver cancer, mouth cancer, and pancreatic cancer.
What social problems can result from excessive alcohol misuse?
Social problems from excessive alcohol misuse include unemployment, divorce, and serious crime.
