Lifestyle & Non-Communicable Diseases (AQA GCSE Biology): Quizzes
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What is a key characteristic of non-communicable diseases?
What is a key characteristic of non-communicable diseases?
They cannot be passed from person to person
What is the global significance of NCDs?
What is the global significance of NCDs?
They are a leading cause of death globally
How do NCDs affecting working-age populations impact the economy?
How do NCDs affecting working-age populations impact the economy?
They reduce productivity and hinder growth
Which environmental factor is a risk factor for NCDs?
Which environmental factor is a risk factor for NCDs?
Ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun
What does correlation mean in the context of disease risk factors?
What does correlation mean in the context of disease risk factors?
Two factors increase or decrease together
What is needed to establish a cause-and-effect relationship?
What is needed to establish a cause-and-effect relationship?
A causal mechanism
How does a diet high in LDL cholesterol affect cardiovascular disease risk?
How does a diet high in LDL cholesterol affect cardiovascular disease risk?
It can lead to blocked arteries
What effect does regular exercise have on cardiovascular disease risk?
What effect does regular exercise have on cardiovascular disease risk?
It helps lower blood pressure
How does smoking contribute to cardiovascular disease?
How does smoking contribute to cardiovascular disease?
It damages the walls of arteries
How does obesity lead to Type 2 diabetes?
How does obesity lead to Type 2 diabetes?
Excess fat impairs cells' sugar absorption
What can excessive alcohol consumption cause in the liver?
What can excessive alcohol consumption cause in the liver?
Fatty liver
How does smoking increase the risk of lung disease and cancer?
How does smoking increase the risk of lung disease and cancer?
It damages cells lining the lungs
What effects can smoking and alcohol have on pregnancy?
What effects can smoking and alcohol have on pregnancy?
Low birth weight and developmental issues
What are carcinogens and how do they cause cancer?
What are carcinogens and how do they cause cancer?
Substances that damage DNA