Morbidity patterns of non-communicable disease

Question 1

What is breast cancer morbidity like across the world

Answer 1

High breast cancer morbidity in wealthier countries, e.g. UK and USA
Low breast cancer morbidity in poorer countries, e.g. those in Africa and Asia

Question 2

Give 2 reasons why non-communicable disease is high in wealthier countries and explain

Answer 2

Higher proportion of older people, so more people are likely to suffer from diseases associated with old age
Unhealthy lifestyles, risk of getting disease increases if you’re obese or overweight.