Susceptibility 0.0 / 5 ? Health & Social CareUnderstanding human behaviour and developmentA2/A-levelOther Created by: MackenzieDeardenCreated on: 14-04-18 17:43 What is Susceptibility? An increased likelihood of acquiring a disease because of an individuals genetic make-up 1 of 24 According to the World Health Organisation (WHO) what do most diseases involve? Environmental factors and the complex interaction of many genes 2 of 24 An individual may not be born with a disease but their... genetics may make them susceptible to acquiring one in later life 3 of 24 What diseases are more likely to happen to individuals with susceptibility? Cancer, diabetes and a high blood cholesterol 4 of 24 How many types of cancer are there? Over 200 5 of 24 What is cancer? A cell disease that results in cells becoming abnormal and dividing to create more abnormal cells 6 of 24 What is it most attributed to? Environmental and lifestyle factors 7 of 24 What is lung cancer linked to? Tobacco use 8 of 24 What is skin cancer linked to? Over exposure of the sun (ultraviolet light) 9 of 24 It's estimated that over 40% of cancers can be prevented by? Making different lifestyle choices and avoiding certain environmental factors 10 of 24 Why are some people more at risk? Because they have inherited faults 11 of 24 Cancers with a genetic link include? Breast, bowel, womb and kidney 12 of 24 What does a faulty gene mean? That just because someone has one that they will get cancer but lifestyle choices may increase the risk 13 of 24 What are some lifestyle factors? Smoking, alcohol, diet, exercise 14 of 24 What are some environmental factors? Sun exposure and asbestos 15 of 24 Diabetes is a? Chronic condition 16 of 24 How many people in the UK have Diabetes? Approximately 1 in 16 people, the figure has doubled since 1996 17 of 24 What is Type 1? Early onset/insulin dependent, strong predisposition. There is a greater risk if one or both biological parents have diabetes 18 of 24 What is Type 2? Later/mature onset, environment and lifestyle play a greater role 19 of 24 What is cholesterol? A fatty substance that is carried around the body by proteins 20 of 24 What can too much cholesterol lead to? Heart disease and other cardiovascular diseases 21 of 24 What can cause a high cholesterol? Smoking, diet and a lack of exercise 22 of 24 What is high blood cholesterol caused by? An inherited condition called hypercholesterolemia, caused by a gene alteration inherited from a parent 23 of 24 What can it lead to? People are born with this and it can lead to early heart problems if left untreated 24 of 24
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