B7 Non communicable diseases Flashcards
1
Q
whats a non communicable disease?
A
disease that cannot be transmitted form person to person
2
Q
whats a benign tumour?
A
tumour that doesn’t spread ,
3
Q
what are malignant tumours?
A
tumours invade other tissues, cancer cells
4
Q
what are the 2 ways to treat cancer
A
radiotherapy and chemotherapy
5
Q
what diseases can smoking cause?
A
cardiovascular (heart related) diseases, lung cancer,
6
Q
what damage can alcohol do?
A
liver cirrhosis , brain damage
