B7.1 Non-communicable diseases Flashcards
1
Q
What are some examples of risk factors for dieases?
A
Aspects of lifestyle such as smoking - lack of exercise - or overeating
Substances that are present in the environment or in your body such as ionising radiation - UV light from the sun
2
Q
What is a casual mechanism?
A
Explains how one factors influences another through a biological process
3
Q
What are correlations?
A
Similarities that may suggest a link or relationship between the two
