Risk Factors for Non-Communicable Diseases
This lesson covers:
- What we mean by the term 'risk factor'
- Examples of the links between risk factors and diseases
- The wider implications of disease burdens on society
What do we mean by the term 'risk factor' when discussing disease?
Something that causes disease
Something that prevents the development of a disease
Something that increases the chance of developing a disease
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What is a non-communicable disease?
A disease that cannot be spread from person to person
A disease that can be spread from person to person
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Which of the following are non-communicable diseases?
(Select all that apply)
Diabetes
Cancer
Malaria
Tuberculosis
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Risk factors usually fall into one of two categories
- Aspects of a person's lifestyle.
- Substances in the person's body or environment .
Which diseases is obesity a risk factor for?
(Select all that apply)
Brain cancer
Heart attacks
Immunodeficiency
Diabetes
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Which of the following are risk factors for lung cancer?
Air pollution
Smoking
Lack of sleep
Drinking alcohol
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diabetes / drinking / diet / exercise / smoking
Obesity can be caused by a poor and lack of . Obesity itself can then go on to cause type II .
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True or false? Diseases don't just affect the individual with the disease, but can also affect friends, family, and society more generally.
True
False
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