Common Lifestyle Diseases and Behaviours
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Which of the following lifestyle factors is most strongly associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease?

  • Excessive alcohol consumption
  • Lack of adequate sleep
  • Frequent exposure to air pollution
  • A diet high in saturated fats (correct)

What is a major modifiable risk factor for developing type 2 diabetes?

  • Exposure to certain viruses
  • Inheriting a genetic mutation
  • Excessive weight or obesity (correct)
  • Family history of the disease

Which of the following lifestyle behaviors is most strongly associated with an increased risk of certain types of cancer?

  • Failing to use sun protection (correct)
  • Smoking tobacco products
  • Consuming excessive amounts of caffeine
  • Engaging in regular strength training

What is a significant modifiable risk factor for developing cardiovascular disease?

<p>Lack of physical activity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following lifestyle factors is associated with an increased risk of certain types of cancer?

<p>Being overweight or obese (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about genetics and disease risk is true?

<p>Family history can increase the risk of certain diseases (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What lifestyle behaviour is commonly associated with cardiovascular disease?

<p>Eating a diet high in saturated fats (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which lifestyle factor can contribute to the development of type 2 diabetes?

<p>Excessive weight or obesity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common cause of lung cancer according to the text?

<p>Eating a high-fat, low-fibre diet (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What lifestyle behaviour can lead to cardiovascular disease as per the text?

<p>Lack of physical activity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What practice can increase the risk of skin cancer according to the text?

<p>Failing to use sun protection (hats/sunscreen etc.) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which lifestyle factor can increase the likelihood of developing colorectal cancer?

<p>Excessive weight (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Having a family history of prostate cancer increases the risk of developing which type of cancer?

<p>Prostate cancer due to high intake of saturated fats (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor can lead to the development of mental illnesses such as depression based on gender discrimination?

<p>Unfair treatment and discrimination (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant consequence of failing to use sun protection in terms of health?

<p>Higher chances of developing skin cancer (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Lack of physical activity contributes significantly to the increased risk of which health condition?

<p>Cardiovascular disease (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect is most likely to lead to obesity according to the text?

<p>High saturated fat diet (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In terms of cancer prevention, what behavior is particularly crucial to reduce the risk?

<p>Using sun protection (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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