B7 - Non-Communicable diseases Flashcards
What are the two types of cancer tumours
Benign and Maligent
What is a Benign tumour
A tumour that cant spread but grow quickly
What is a Maligent tumour
A tumour that can spread to other parts of the body to form secondary tumours
What causes tumours
Abnormal and uncontrolled cell division
What lifestyle choices can increase the risk of cancer
smoking, obesity and UV exposure
What is a non-communicable disease
A disease that cant be passed on from one person to another
What are the effects of non-communicable diseases on the person and the country
Finacial costs
Effects the economy
Loss of workers
Costs the nation money
What substances are produced when a cigarette is lit
Tar
Nicotine
Carbon monoxide
What is a carcinogen
A substance that causes cancer
What does tar do
It acts on delicate cells of the lungs and greatly increases the chance of lung cancer
What does Nicotine do
It is addictive but relatively harmless
What does carbon monoxide do
It is a poisonous gas found in tobacco smoke
Why shouldnt pregant people smoke
Fetus might not get enough oxygen
Low birth weight
Still births
Premature births
What is the equation for BMI
BMI = Mass in Kg / Height in M squared
What are the effects of alcohol on the body
Brain damage
Tumours/cancer
liver ciarrhosis
effects the development of a baby
