modern

Question 1

how did understanding of disease improve

Answer 1

lifestyle factors, inherited disorders

Question 2

human genome project

Answer 2

1990- mapped every gene in the human DNA

Question 3

technological advancements

Answer 3

x-rays, dialysis, pacemakers, microscopes, incubators, MRI,,CT, ultrasounds

Question 4

magic bullet

Answer 4

1909- paul ehrlich discovered ‘salvarsan’ the magic bullet for syphillis

Question 5

advances in surgery

Answer 5

keyhole and microsugery , robotic surgery

Question 6

when was the NHS formed

Answer 6

1948 beverge report + bevan(minister for health)

Question 7

how has the goverment acted to prevent ilness

Answer 7

better sewage , reducing pollution, lifetstyle campaigns, funding vaccinations

Question 8

when did fleming discover pencillin

Answer 8

1928

Question 9

when did florey and chain continue this research

Answer 9

1939

Question 10

when was the mass production of penicillin funded

Answer 10

us- 1942,uk- 1943

Question 11

diagnosis of lung cancer

Answer 11

cough, breathlessness, chest infection, often developed when smptoms show up

Question 12

treatments of lung cancer

Answer 12

surgery, transplant, raidotherapy, chemo

Question 13

prevention of lung cancer

Answer 13

1965 - banned advertising for cigarettes 2007 banned in public places, raised age, 2015- banned in cars with children