Non-communicable Diseases (Edexcel GCSE Biology): Quizzes
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What is a non-communicable disease?
What is a non-communicable disease?
A disease not spread between organisms
Which factors contribute to non-communicable diseases?
Which factors contribute to non-communicable diseases?
Genetic, lifestyle & environmental
Which is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease?
Which is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease?
Smoking
What is the difference between benign and malignant tumours?
What is the difference between benign and malignant tumours?
Malignant tumours can spread
Which is a major risk factor for liver cirrhosis?
Which is a major risk factor for liver cirrhosis?
Excessive alcohol consumption
What does obesity increase the risk of?
What does obesity increase the risk of?
Type 2 diabetes, heart disease & cancers
Which is a risk factor for lung diseases like COPD?
Which is a risk factor for lung diseases like COPD?
Smoking
What is the difference between correlation and causation?
What is the difference between correlation and causation?
Causation is a direct cause
What can chronic physical illnesses lead to?
What can chronic physical illnesses lead to?
Mental health conditions like depression
How can many non-communicable diseases be prevented?
How can many non-communicable diseases be prevented?
By reducing exposure to risk factors
What causes obesity according to the note?
What causes obesity according to the note?
Imbalance between calorie intake & activity
What effect do non-communicable diseases have at national level?
What effect do non-communicable diseases have at national level?
Costly; affects NHS & economy if people can't work