Macro Problems

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Macro Problems Relating to Cancer:

- People are living longer, a cancer that effects people at an older age
- More people are living in cities
- Environment, New Zealand has a hole in the ozone layer more likely to get skin cancer
- Everyday products includes carcinogenic properties
- 'Everything causes cancer'
- NZ culture
- Cosmetic development - products cater for some factors not for all 
- Radiation exposure through technological development
- Development of Technology: UV screening eg. TV, Cellphones etc
- Processed food has increased: Manufacturing of food
- Vehicle fumes
- Behavioural risks
- Dietary concerns
- Lack of physical activity



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