Cancer in the UK CS

Question 1

How many people have cancer in the UK?

Answer 1

around 2 million

Question 2

Where are cancer rates highest in the UK?

Answer 2

3x higher in deprived areas compared to affluent areas

Glasgow highest in the UK

Question 3

2 cultural causes of cancer in the UK

Answer 3

Using sunbeds and exposure to high levels of UV

Smoking with 1/5 of all cancer in the UK being related to smoking

Question 4

3 social and economic causes of cancer in the UK

Answer 4

Poor lifestyle choices such as being overweight, excessive drinking and smoking

Higher incomes increases the amount of alcohol used

Lack of exercise

Question 5

3 socio-economic impacts of cancer in the UK

Answer 5

£15bn a year due to early deaths, time off work, NHS

Psychological costs such as anxiety

Affluent have higher chances of survival

Question 6

3 strategies by the UK government to try and tackle cancer

Answer 6

investment into more advanced medical equipment such as new radiotherapy

Mass screenings for cancers to try and catch them early

Education campaigns to raise awareness of early signs and also promote a healthier lifestyle