Biology GCSE
Non-communicable disease risk factors
What Non-communicable disease risk factors means in Biology GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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Coronary heart disease is non-communicable and is linked to risk factors such as a high saturated fat diet, smoking and high blood pressure.
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