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Disease as a consequence of lifestyle and environment Flashcards

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Give some examples of lifestyle factors

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Lack of exercise
poor diet
smoking
alcohol
drugs
stress

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Give some examples of lifestyle diseases

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Cardiovascular disease
obesity
type 2 diabetes
cirrhosis of the liver/ liver disease

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What are some uncontrollable factors

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age
gender
heredity

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What increases the risk of cancer

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genetics and age
environmental (carcinogens, radiation, UV)
lifestyle (obesity, alcohol)

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Treatment options for cancer

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radiation
chemotherapy
immunology
surgery

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