non communicable diseases
DESCRIPTION
TRANSCRIPT
![Page 1: Non communicable diseases](https://reader033.vdocuments.site/reader033/viewer/2022061223/54c4a9434a7959be288b4583/html5/thumbnails/1.jpg)
![Page 2: Non communicable diseases](https://reader033.vdocuments.site/reader033/viewer/2022061223/54c4a9434a7959be288b4583/html5/thumbnails/2.jpg)
A non-communicable disease are diseases that cannot be spread from person to person.
Some non-communicable diseases are chronic.
Chronic means that it is present either continuously or on and off over a long period.
![Page 3: Non communicable diseases](https://reader033.vdocuments.site/reader033/viewer/2022061223/54c4a9434a7959be288b4583/html5/thumbnails/3.jpg)
Multiple Sclerosis is an example of a degenerative disease.
Degenerative disease is a disease that causes breakdown in body cells, tissues, and organs as it progresses
![Page 4: Non communicable diseases](https://reader033.vdocuments.site/reader033/viewer/2022061223/54c4a9434a7959be288b4583/html5/thumbnails/4.jpg)
Some congenital diseases are caused by heredity, while others are caused by a mother’s choice of lifestyle while pregnant.
Congenital Disorders are all disorders that are present when the baby is born
![Page 5: Non communicable diseases](https://reader033.vdocuments.site/reader033/viewer/2022061223/54c4a9434a7959be288b4583/html5/thumbnails/5.jpg)
Heredity is the passing of traits from parents to their children.
Examples of traits that can be passed from parents to their children are: eye color, sickle cell anemia, etc.
![Page 6: Non communicable diseases](https://reader033.vdocuments.site/reader033/viewer/2022061223/54c4a9434a7959be288b4583/html5/thumbnails/6.jpg)
Factors that You Cannot Control:a) Heredity
b) Age
c) Gender
d) Ethnic Group
![Page 7: Non communicable diseases](https://reader033.vdocuments.site/reader033/viewer/2022061223/54c4a9434a7959be288b4583/html5/thumbnails/7.jpg)
Factors that you Can Control:
i. Eat healthy food
ii. Stay physically active
iii. Maintain a healthy weight
iv. Get enough sleep
v. Manage stress
vi. Avoid tobacco, alcohol and other drugs
![Page 8: Non communicable diseases](https://reader033.vdocuments.site/reader033/viewer/2022061223/54c4a9434a7959be288b4583/html5/thumbnails/8.jpg)
Many substances in the environment can cause serious health problems (ex. lead in fish)
![Page 9: Non communicable diseases](https://reader033.vdocuments.site/reader033/viewer/2022061223/54c4a9434a7959be288b4583/html5/thumbnails/9.jpg)
Carbon Monoxide in high levels can cause illness and death
![Page 10: Non communicable diseases](https://reader033.vdocuments.site/reader033/viewer/2022061223/54c4a9434a7959be288b4583/html5/thumbnails/10.jpg)
Smog can cause respiratory / breathing problems in some people
![Page 11: Non communicable diseases](https://reader033.vdocuments.site/reader033/viewer/2022061223/54c4a9434a7959be288b4583/html5/thumbnails/11.jpg)
Cancer
Heart Disease (High Blood Pressure, Stroke, Heart Attack, Arteriosclerosis, Atherosclerosis)
![Page 12: Non communicable diseases](https://reader033.vdocuments.site/reader033/viewer/2022061223/54c4a9434a7959be288b4583/html5/thumbnails/12.jpg)
Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes
Arthritis
Allergies