unit 3 lifestyle choices Flashcards
1
Q
what are the main lifestyle choices that cause cancer
A
tobacco, diet/weight/activity, genes, alcohol, UV, infections and radiation
2
Q
smoking causes..
A
most cancer, 90% of lung cancer(&passive), type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases
3
Q
how many smokers die at middle age
A
1in 4
4
Q
how much of the smoke of a cigarette does a smoker inhale
A
15%
the rest goes into the air
5
Q
who can passive smoking affect
A
anyone, including animals
6
Q
what is in a cigarette
A
-many toxins
-nicotine - highly addictive, faster acting which makes the brain dependent on it for endorphins and dopamine
7
Q
tobacco causes ?% of cancer in the uk
A
20
8
Q
what should someone avoid when pregnant
A
smoking , drugs , alcohol, some foods, radiation
