Non-Communicable Diseases Flashcards

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What is a risk factor increase?

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An increase of your chance of getting a disease

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What are the main lifestyle factors that impact risk factors?

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High-fat foot, smoking, no exercise.

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What are some risk factors that directly cause a disease?

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Smoking, drinking too much alcohol, exposure to substances or radiation, taking drugs, eating fatty foods

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What are the impacts of Non-Communicable diseases on humans?

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Millions of people die, There is a massive financial cost on NHS and families. lack of being able to work

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