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What is a risk factor?
Anything that increases
disease
development chance
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Do risk factors guarantee disease occurrence?
No, they only increase the
chance
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What type of diseases does the video focus on?
Non-communicable diseases
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What are the two categories of risk factors?
Lifestyle
aspects
and environmental
substances
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How does obesity relate to diabetes and heart attacks?
Obesity is a
risk factor
for both
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What are common risk factors for lung cancer?
Air pollution and
smoking
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How do multiple risk factors interact in diseases?
They collectively influence
disease development
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What direct cause is linked to smoking?
Cardiovascular disease
,
lung disease
,
lung cancer
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What damage does smoking cause to the body?
It damages
blood vessel walls
and
lung cells
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What health issue can excessive alcohol consumption cause?
Liver disease
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What are the risks of smoking or drinking during pregnancy?
Health problems
for the
unborn baby
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How does obesity relate to type-2 diabetes?
Obesity
can
cause
type-2
diabetes
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What substances can cause cancer?
Asbestos
and
radiation
exposure
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How do diseases affect individuals and their families?
They can lead to
financial
and emotional strain
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What happens to productivity when diseases increase in a population?
Workforce
productivity decreases
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What is the impact of increased disease on government spending?
More spending is needed on
health
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What do scientists need to determine about diseases?
Who catches
each
disease and why
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Why do certain groups have higher disease incidence?
They have more associated
risk factors
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What lifestyle factors contribute to obesity in developed countries?
Unhealthy eating
and
sedentary
lifestyle
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What is the relationship between deprivation and health in the UK?
Deprived areas have higher
disease rates
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What are the key takeaways regarding risk factors and health?
Many risk factors affect disease
chances
Some risk factors are out of our control
Lifestyle choices
significantly
impact health
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