B5 Non communicable disease Flashcards
What is a non-communicable disease?
A disease that is not infectious and cannot be transferred from person to person
What is meant by the term risk factor?
A risk factor increases the chance of getting a disease
Name three risk factors for cardiovascular disease
Poor diet
Increased smoking
Lack of exercise
Which organs are damaged by alcohol?
Liver
Brain
Name a disease that obesity is a risk factor for
Type 2 diabetes
Name a risk factor for lung disease and lung cancer
Smoking
Give an example of a carcinogen and what effect can this have on the body/
Ionising radiation
Risk factor for cancer
Smoking and the use of alcohol can have an effect on unborn babies.
True or false
True
Give a description of cancer
Changes to cells leads to uncontrolled growth and division
What is a benign tumour?
Growth of abnormal cells
Contained in one area usually within a membrane
Benign tumours do not invade other parts of the body
What is a malignant tumour?
Cancer
Malignant cells invade neighbouring tissues
Spread to different parts of the body in the blood
Form secondary tumours.
What damage does alcohol cause?
Cirrhosis of the liver
Liver cancer
Brain damage
Damages unborn babies
Define health
State of physical and mental well-being
List the factors that have a profound effect on physical and mental health
Diet
Stress
Why is a person with HIV more likely to suffer from infectious diseases?
HIV destroys white blood cells
White blood cells protect the body
Loss of white blood cells means body cannot produce antitoxins or antibodies
Cells can be damaged or killed by the pathogen
