http://www.ck12.org Chapter 1. Human Biology
FIGURE 1.118
When you choose a sunscreen, select one with an SPF of 30 or higher.
Also, choose a sunscreen that protects against both UVB and UVA
radiation.Vocabulary
- carcinogen: Substance that can cause cancer.
Summary
- A healthy lifestyle can help reduce your risk of developing many noninfectious diseases.
- You can lower your risk of cancer by avoiding habits that expose you to carcinogens, such as smoking and
tanning beds.
Practice
Use the resource below to answer the questions that follow.
- Individualized Medicineat http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26bOFrcRKzE (3:18)
MEDIA
Click image to the left for more content.- How does knowledge of a patient’s genome help doctors treat patients? Be sure to consider all the ways this
information can be used? - Why is individualizing medicine particularly important with noninfectious diseases?
- Do you think knowing your grandparents’ genome could be beneficial to your health? Why or why not?
Review
- How can you reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes?
- How can you reduce your risk of developing skin cancer?