B7 - Non-Communicable Diseases Flashcards

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What is a non-communicable disease?

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-A disease that cannot be spread from human to human

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What are the risk factors to a non-communicable disease?

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  • Age
  • Diet
  • Lifestyle
  • Environment
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What is type 2 diabetes?

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-Not enough insulin produced or cells can’t respond to it

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What is a benign tumour?

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-A tumour that won’t spread from body part to body part

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What is a malignant tumour?

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-A tumour that can spread round the body

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What are the risk factors for cancer?

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  • Genetic
  • Mutations
  • Ionising radiation
  • Viral infections
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What ways can you treat cancer?

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  • Radiotherapy
  • Chemotherapy
  • Monoclonal antibodies
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