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Non-Communicable Diseases
Name a non-communicable disease.
Non-Communicable Diseases
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are diseases that cannot be passed from one person to another. NCDs include chronic illnesses like heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes, and mental health issues. Prevention of NCDs includes eating healthy, exercising, and not smoking.
Concepts:
Non-Communicable Disease (NCD): A non-communicable disease (NCD) is a medical condition or illness that is not caused by an infectious agent. NCDs include chronic conditions such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, chronic respiratory disease, and diabetes. Risk Factors: Risk factors are those things that increase the likelihood of developing a non-communicable disease. These include smoking, obesity, unhealthy diet, physical inactivity, and alcohol consumption. Prevention: Prevention of NCDs focuses on reducing risk factors and creating healthy lifestyle choices. These include eating a balanced diet, exercising regularly, avoiding tobacco and other drugs, and moderating alcohol consumption.
Did you know?
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as stroke, diabetes, cancer, and chronic respiratory diseases are the world's leading causes of death, killing more than 36 million people each year. More than 4 in 5 NCD deaths occur in low and middle income countries, with over 80% of these occurring before the age of 70. The World Health Organization estimates that up to 80% of premature deaths from NCDs are preventable.
What are some of the most serious non-communicable diseases and why?
What are some of the ways that we can prevent non-communicable diseases?
What are some of the lifestyle changes that I can make to reduce my risk of developing a non-communicable disease?
What are some of the effects of non-communicable diseases on our community?
What is a Non-Communicable Disease?
- A disease that can be transmitted from person to person
- A disease that cannot be transmitted from person to person
- A disease that can only be contracted by animals
- A contagious disease that can be spread through air or water
Which of the following is considered a Non-Communicable Disease?
- Influenza
- Chickenpox
- Diabetes
- Tuberculosis
What is the most common cause of Non-Communicable Diseases?
- Infections
- Hereditary genes
- Exposure to toxic substances
- Unhealthy lifestyle choices
What are the most common Non-Communicable Diseases?
- Cancer, Diabetes and Heart Disease
- Influenza, Malaria and Typhoid
- Measles, Mumps and Rubella
- Hepatitis A, B, and C
What is the best way to prevent Non-Communicable Diseases?
- Exercising regularly and eating a balanced diet
- Drinking lots of water and avoiding processed foods
- Eliminating all stress and getting plenty of rest
- Getting vaccinated and avoiding contact with sick people
What is one way you can reduce the risk of developing a non-communicable disease?