Risk factors for Non-Communicable diseases

• What is a risk factor?

  It increases the chance of developing a disease
• Do risk factors guarantee that a person will catch a disease?

  No, they just increase the chance
• What type of diseases does the concept of risk factors apply to?

  All diseases
• What are non-communicable diseases?

  Diseases that can't be spread person to person
• What are common categories of risk factors?

  Lifestyle aspects or substances in the environment
• How does obesity relate to diabetes and heart attacks?

  It is a risk factor for both diseases
• What are two risk factors for lung cancer?

  Air pollution and smoking
• How do multiple risk factors interact in cardiovascular disease?

  They all contribute to the disease's development
• What direct effect does smoking have on health?

  It directly causes cardiovascular disease and lung cancer
• What can excessive alcohol consumption lead to?

  Liver disease
• What health problems can smoking or drinking during pregnancy cause?

  A range of health problems for the unborn baby
• How does obesity relate to type 2 diabetes?

  Obesity can cause type 2 diabetes
• What substances can cause cancer?

  Asbestos and radiation
• How do diseases impact families and communities?

  They affect support systems and productivity
• What happens to a family when a member gets seriously ill?

  They may become poorer due to lost income
• How does disease prevalence affect national productivity?

  More disease leads to less workforce productivity
• What do scientists need to determine about diseases?

  Who catches each type of disease and why
• Why do certain groups have higher incidences of diseases?

  They have more risk factors than others
• What lifestyle factors contribute to obesity in developed countries?

  Unhealthy eating and sedentary lifestyle
• What is a common trend in deprived areas of the UK?

  Higher rates of smoking and poor diet
• What are the key takeaways regarding risk factors and health?

  • Many risk factors affect disease chances
  • Some risk factors are out of our control
  • Personal choices significantly impact health
• What resources can be found on the Cognito website?

  • Videos
  • Questions and flashcards
  • Exam style questions
  • Past papers
  • Progress tracking