Knowledge Organiser chapter 7 - Non-Communicable diseases Flashcards
What is health?
A state of physical and mental well-being
Define a ‘non-communicable disease’?
A disease that cannot be passed from one individual to another
What lifestyle factors can affect your health?
Diet, stress and lifestyle factors (smoking, drinking, drugs, exercise)
What is a risk factor?
Something linked to an increased rate of disease
What are the two types of risk factor?
Aspects of lifestyle and substances present in a person’s body or environment
What is alcohol a risk factor for?
Issues with liver and brain function
What is smoking a risk factor for?
Lung cancer and lung disease
What are smoking and alcohol both risk factors for?
Issues with unborn babies
What are diet, smoking and lack of exercise all risk factors for?
Cardiovascular disease
What is obesity a risk factor for?
Type 2 diabetes
What is a carcinogen?
A cancer causing chemical, that is a risk factor for cancer
What is a tumour?
Cells dividing in an uncontrolled way
What is a benign tumour?
When abnormal cell growth is restricted to one area
What is a malignant tumour?
Cancer cells that can invade neighbouring tissues and spread to different parts of the body via the bloodstream
