GCSE Biology - Is Your Lifestyle Really a Personal Choice? - Lifestyle & Risk Factors #42

The video explains the concept of risk factors, which increase the likelihood of developing diseases but do not guarantee them. It focuses on non-communicable diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and cancer, highlighting how lifestyle choices and environmental factors contribute. The video discusses the complex interactions of multiple risk factors and their direct links to diseases. It also addresses the societal impact of diseases, including economic and familial effects. The video concludes by emphasizing the importance of understanding demographic variations in risk factors and making informed health choices.

What is a risk factor in the context of non-communicable diseases?

• A factor that increases the likelihood of disease

• A guarantee of disease occurrence

• A factor that decreases disease risk

• A cure for diseases

Which of the following is a direct cause of lung cancer?

• Obesity

• Smoking

• Lack of exercise

• Poor diet

How can diseases impact society beyond the individual?

• They only affect the individual

• They can lead to increased productivity

• They have no impact on government spending

• They can strain family resources and national economies

Which group is more likely to have a sedentary lifestyle and consume unhealthy food?

• People in developing countries

• People in developed countries with higher incomes

• People in rural areas

• People with active jobs

What is a key takeaway regarding risk factors and personal health?

• Risk factors are irrelevant to disease prevention

• All risk factors are beyond our control

• Personal choices have no impact on health

• Many risk factors can be controlled through personal choices