B2 Non-Communicable Diseases Flashcards
1
Q
What are Non-Communicable diseases?
A
Diseases that cannot spread between people. They generally stay for long time. E.g Asthma, cancer and coronary heart disease.
2
Q
Cancer
A
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3
Q
Cancer is caused by what?
A
Uncontrolled cell growth and division
4
Q
What is Benign?
A
This is where the tumour grows until there’s no more room.
5
Q
What is Malignant?
A
This is where the tumour grows and spreads to neighbouring healthy tissues.
6
Q
Risk factors that can cause cancer?
A
Smoking Obesity UV exposure Viral infection Genetics
