non communicable diseases

Question 1

what is a non communicable disease

Answer 1

a disease not caused by infections that are passed from person to person

Question 2

give an example of a non communicable disease

Answer 2

parkinsons, cancer, dementia

Question 3

what is a risk factor

Answer 3

any attribute/characteristic/exposure of an individual that increases the likelihood of developing a disease or injury

Question 4

what is a correlation

Answer 4

a pattern that occurs that could indicate a relationship between 2 things

Question 5

how does diet affect non communicable disease

Answer 5

high in sat fats ➡️ increased risk of chd
lack of balanced diet➡️ nutrient deficincies eg scurvy
lack of water➡️ muscle cramps, kidney damage

Question 6

how does exercise impact non communicable disease

Answer 6

cardio➡️decreases risk of heart disease
releases endorphins➡️ ‘happy’ chemicals

Question 7

what does carbon monoxide do to your blood

Answer 7

it reduces the oxygen carrying capacity of blood

Question 8

what happens when carbon monoxide binds to haemoglobin

Answer 8

not a reversible bond ➡️ oxygen and carbon dioxide can no longer be carried