Chapter 7- non-communicable diseases Flashcards
1
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what are non-communicable diseases?
A
they cannot be caught from other people and they include cancer, diabetes, heart disease etc
2
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what is cancer?
A
where the cells go through mitosis very fast and a group of cells is called a tumour
3
Q
what is a carcinogens
A
it is capable of causing cancer on living tissues
