Data analysis T1 Flashcards

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What is meant by correlation.

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-There’s an association but no casual link.

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Explain how smoking increases the risk of developing atherosclerosis.
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  • Nicotine stimulates adrenaline which increases heart rate/blood pressure.
  • High blood pressure damages endothelium.
  • Leading to inflammatory responce/plaque.
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3
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How do you measure BMI?

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Mass in kg/ height in m2

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Explain the health risks of having a very high BMI.

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  • High blood pressure causes damage to endothelium.
  • Atherosclerosis leads to narrowing of lumen of arteries.
  • Heart disease as a result of narrowing coronary arteries lumen.
  • Stroke as a result of reduced blood flow to brain.
  • Joint damage caused by increase in body mass damaging cartilage.
  • Type 2 diabetes caused by reduced sensitivity of insulin receptors.
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