L1.3 modifiable risk factors Flashcards
1
Q
what is primary prevention for cancer
A
addresses cause of cancer so disease does not occur
2
Q
what is secondary prevention for cancer
A
identifies disease before symptom onset
3
Q
what is tertiary prevention for cancer?
A
includes complications and progression of the disease.
4
Q
what are the top 5 biggest risk factors
A
smoking excessive Body weight alcohol consumption UV radiation physical activity
5
Q
what risk factor has the highest impact on cancer
A
smoking
6
Q
what cancers are being overweight/obese associated too
A
breast, colon, rectum, kidney, liver
7
Q
how does alcohol cause cancer
A
- damages bodily tissues
- effects of harmful chemicals
- effects of absorption of folate
- can increase weight gain
8
Q
which types of UV rays cause the most skin cancers
A
UVB
9
Q
examples of manmade UV
A
sunbeams, phototherapy
10
Q
risk factors for skin cancer
A
recreation, living in a sunny area, having serious sunburns
