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Cancer in the UK - Coggle Diagram
Cancer in the UK
Direct and indirect strategies used by government and international agencies to mitigate against the disease:
Direct:
Investment in advanced medical technology eg. screening, radiotherapy
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Indirect:
Education and health campaigning - dangers of smoking, lack of exercise, poor diet
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Social, economic and cultural causes of cancer:
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Despite the decline in smoking - remains the biggest cause of cancer (nearly 1/5 f all diagnoses each year are smoking related)
Since 1970s, rates have risen M= 23% F= 43%
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Prevalence, incidence and patterns of cancer:
Affluent areas have lower levels of cancer rates compared to deprived areas (usually former industrial areas)
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