B7 - Non communicable disease
Independent Learning
Introduction
Non-communicable diseases are those that arise without pathogens. In this unit, you will study the factors that can contribute to the development of non-communicable diseases such as cancer, diabetes and cardiovascular disease. You will also study the formation and classification of cancer.
Specification links
Set 1 - Sections 4.2.2.6 - 4.2.2.7
Sets 2 and 3 - Sections 4.2.2.6 - 4.2.2.7
Task 1: Know
Task 1a: Use look, cover, write check and quizlet to learn the answers to the core questions and the keywords for this topic.
Learn
Task 2: Non-communicable disease
2b: Make notes that:
Define non-communicable disease
Define environmental risk factors and give examples
Define lifestyle risk factors and give examples
Define correlation
Define causation
Explain why correlation does not imply causation
Describe how to identify a causal mechanism
Describe and explain the impact of non-communicable disease on family, local community, national government, other countries.
2c: Complete and mark the exam question
Task 3: Cancer
3c: Make notes that
Define cancer
Define tumour
Describe the changes that lead to tumour formation
Describe the features of benign tumours
Describe the features of malignant tumours
Compare the features of benign and malignant tumours
Describe the causes of cancer
Describe the ways that cancer can be treated
3d: Complete and mark the exam question
Task 4: Smoking and the risk of disease
4c: Make notes that:
Copy and complete the table on slide 5
Explain why smoking can increase the risk of cancer and cardiovascular disease
Explain why smoking during pregnancy causes harm to unborn babies
4d: Complete the progress quiz
Task 5: Diet, exercise and disease
5c: Make notes that:
Copy and complete the table on slide 3
Define malnutrition
Describe different types of malnutrition and the problems they cause.
Explain how to calculate BMI and complete the calculations on slide 7
Explain why BMI is not a reliable measure
Describe the health problems that can be caused by obesity
Describe how to avoid obesity
Describe and explain the benefits of exercise to health
Describe the causes and symptoms of type 2 diabetes
Describe the relationship between BMI and developing type 2 diabetes
5d: Complete and mark the exam question
Task 6: Alcohol and other carcinogens
6c: Make notes that.
Describe the UK law and NHS guidance around alcohol
Describe how alcohol is absorbed and removed by the body
Define one unit of alcohol
Describe the short term effects of low and high doses of alcohol
Describe the long term effects of alcohol on the body
Complete the question on slide 12 and mark using the answers on slide 13
Describe the effects of drinking alcohol during pregnancy
Describe the features and problems caused by fetal alcohol syndrome
Define ionising radiation
Give sources of ionising radiation
Explain how ionising radiation can cause cancer
Task 7: Summary
Task 7a: Watch the video
Task 7b: Complete the Seneca tasks for your set:
Task 7c: Make a mind map or revision summary of this topic and add it to your revision folder. Use the specification links to help you.
Set 1 - Sections 4.2.2.6 - 4.2.2.7
Sets 2 and 3 - Sections 4.2.2.6 - 4.2.2.7
Task 8: Check
Extend
Test you new knowledge using these example exam questions