lifestyle and disease

• Why are non-communicable diseases significant in the UK?

  They are the biggest cause of death
• What is a major risk factor for coronary heart disease?

  A diet high in fat
• How does a diet low in vegetables affect cholesterol levels?

  It increases certain types of cholesterol
• What effect does a high salt diet have on blood pressure?

  It increases blood pressure
• How does smoking affect cardiovascular disease risk?

  It massively increases the risk
• What is the single greatest cause of death by cancer in the UK?

  Lung cancer
• What are carcinogens?

  Chemicals that can trigger cancer
• What are the effects of smoking during pregnancy?

  Increases risk of miscarriage and low birth weight
• What condition can drinking alcohol during pregnancy cause?

  Fetal alcohol syndrome
• What are the potential problems for children born with fetal alcohol syndrome?

  Learning difficulties and other problems
• What diseases can excessive alcohol consumption lead to?

  Liver cirrhosis and liver cancer
• How does alcohol affect the brain?

  It can lead to addiction and memory loss
• What is a major risk factor for type 2 diabetes?

  Obesity
• What serious complications can arise from type 2 diabetes?

  Blindness or limb amputation
• How can risk factors interact in relation to type 2 diabetes?

  Excess alcohol can lead to obesity
• What is radon?

  A radioactive gas that increases lung cancer risk