Non-Communicable Disease. Flashcards
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What is a non-communicable disease?
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2
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What is a risk factor?
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3
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What are the risk factors for heart disease?
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4
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What does the term correlation mean?
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5
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What does a causal mechanism mean?
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6
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What is the difference between malignant and benign tumours?
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7
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Give three common signs of cancer:
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8
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How can we check for cancer?
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9
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Give four potential cancer causes:
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10
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What are the two most common cancer treatments?
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11
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Why is physical and mental health important?
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12
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Why is stress such a problem?
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13
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What are some diseases caused by drinking too much alcohol?
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14
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What 3 common problems are caused by drinking alcohol when pregnant?
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15
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What is a balanced diet important?
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