B7 - Non-Communicable Diseases Flashcards
1
Q
What is a ‘Non-Communicable’ disease?
A
A disease that cannot be passed from one individual to another
2
Q
What does the term ‘risk factor’ mean?
A
Any factor that increases the risk of someone getting a disease
3
Q
What does causation mean?
A
A risk factor that causes a disease
4
Q
What does it mean when a risk factor is described as a correlation?
A
Risk factors that are linked to a particular disease but does not cause it
5
Q
What is the risk factor of Lung disease/Lung cancer?
A
Smoking
6
Q
What is the risk factor of type two diabetes
A
Obesity
7
Q
What is th risk factor of cardivascular disease?
A
Lack of exercise or obesity
8
Q
What is the risk factor of liver disease?
A
Drinking alcohol
