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B6 Noncommunicable disease Flashcards

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What is a tumour

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A mass of cells that grow in an abnormal way when control of the cell cycle is lost

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What is a benign tumour

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Self-contained
Localised
Well-defined perimeter

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How do benign tumours grow

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Slow-growing

Expand from a central mass

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What are the dangers of benign tumours

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Compression of surrounding tissue

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What is a malignant tumour

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Not self-contained
Not localised
No well-defined perimeter

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How do malignant tumours grow

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Capable of slow and rapid growth

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What is metastasis

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The shedding of cells by malignant tumours that infect tissues in other locations

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What are the risks for lung cancer

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Smoking
Air pollution
Radon
Genetics

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How to prevent lung cancer

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Avoid smoking
Maintain a healthy diet
Regular exercise

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What are the risks for skin cancer

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UV exposure
Sunbeds
Age
Fair skin

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How to prevent skin cancer

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SPF use
Avoid tanning/sunburn
Avoid sunbeds
Cover skin

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What are the risks for cervical cancer

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HPV
Smoking
STI
Obesity
Oral contraceptives
Multiple pregnancies
Genetics
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How to prevent skin cancer

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HPV vaccination
Smear testing
Condom use
Avoid smoking

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What are the risks for breast cancer

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Age
Sex
Genetics
Ethnicity

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How to prevent breast cancer

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Mammogram
Breastfeeding
Regular exercise
Healthy diet

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What are the risks of testicular cancer

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Race
Height (tall men)
Smoking
STI
Age
17
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How to prevent testicular cancer

A

Avoid smoking
Safe sex
GP checks

18
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What are the risks of brain tumours

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Age
Medical radiation
Genetics
Smoking
Alcohol
19
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How to prevent brain tumours

A 
Avoid smoking
Avoid alcohol
Maintain a healthy diet
Regular exercise
GP checks
20
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How to calculate BMI

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kg / m^2

21
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What are the short-term effects of alcohol

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Slower reactions
Relaxation
Cheerfulness
Reduces inhibitions
Lack of judgement & control
Vomiting
Coma
Death
22
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What are the long-term effects of alcohol

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Brain damage
Cirrhosis of the liver
Increased risk of cancer
Death

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What are the effects of alcohol on unborn children

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Miscarriage
Stillbirth
Prematurity
Low birthweight
Poor brain development
Facial deformity
Hearing issue
Kidney/liver issues
Learning difficulties
Fetal alcohol syndrome
24
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What is ionising radiation

A

Radiation capable of removing electrons from atoms

gamma, x-ray, ultraviolet

25
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What are sources of ionising radiation

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UV rays (cosmic radiation)
Radon
Medical exposure
Nuclear power production
Nuclear fallout
26
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What are the effects of ionising radiation

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Ionising radiation can damage atoms that make up DNA, affecting how they interact and bond

This can cause mutations that can be cancerous and lead to the formation of tumours

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