Biology - Non-communicable disease Flashcards by Mary Leese

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What is a risk factor?

A

Things that increase the likelihood that someone will develop a certain disease

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Q

Give some examples of risk factors

A

Alcohol
Smoking
Pollution
Obesity

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Q

What can smoking cause?

A

Cardiovascular disease
Lung disease/cancer
Unborn babies being unhealthy

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What can too much alcohol cause?

A

Bad liver and brain function
Unborn babies being unhealthy

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