Risk Factors, Cancer, CHD

Question 0

What two elements does the concept of risk have?

Answer 0

1. Probability that a hazardous event will occur

2. Consequences of the hazardous event

Question 1

What is risk?

Answer 1

Risk is a measure of the probability that damage to health will occur as a result of a given hazard

Question 2

How can risk be measured?

Answer 2

From 0% to 100%

Question 3

What to health risks need?

Answer 3

A timescale

Question 4

Give 5 lifestyle factors which contribute to cancer

Answer 4

1. Smoking
2. Diet
3. Obesity
4. Physical Activity
5. Sunlight

Question 5

What factors are beyond our control?

Answer 5

Genes, Age and Gender

Question 6

Give 6 lifestyle factors which contribute to CHD

Answer 6

1. smoking
2. high blood pressure
3. blood cholesterol levels
4. obesity
5. diet
6. physical activity

Question 7

What can reduce the risk of cancer and CHD?

Answer 7

1. giving up or not taking up smoking
2. avoiding becoming overweight
3. reducing salt intake in the diet
4. reducing intake of cholesterol and saturated fats in the diet
5. taking regular aerobic exercise
6. keeping alcohol consumption within safe limits
7. increasing the intake of dietary fibre and antioxidants in the diet