Non-communicable Diseases (Edexcel GCSE Biology Combined Science): Quizzes
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What is a non-communicable disease?
What is a non-communicable disease?
A disease that cannot be spread
What is the difference between benign and malignant tumours?
What is the difference between benign and malignant tumours?
Malignant tumours can spread (metastasis)
Which is a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases?
Which is a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases?
High blood pressure
Smoking increases the risk of which two types of diseases?
Smoking increases the risk of which two types of diseases?
Lung cancer and heart disease
What does excessive alcohol consumption lead to?
What does excessive alcohol consumption lead to?
Liver cirrhosis
Which diseases is obesity a major risk factor for?
Which diseases is obesity a major risk factor for?
Type 2 diabetes and heart disease
What is the difference between correlation and causation?
What is the difference between correlation and causation?
Causation means one factor causes outcome
What are the three types of risk factors?
What are the three types of risk factors?
Genetic, lifestyle, environmental
How can chronic physical illnesses affect mental health?
How can chronic physical illnesses affect mental health?
They can lead to depression
What is an effect of non-communicable diseases at a national level?
What is an effect of non-communicable diseases at a national level?
Costly as NHS provides resources