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Preventing Disease

Preventing Disease. 9.PCH.1.1 Recognize that individuals have some control over risks for communicable and chronic diseases. 9.PCH.1.3 Explain the procedures for health screenings, checkups, and other early detection measures in terms of their health-related benefits.

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Preventing Disease

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  1. Preventing Disease 9.PCH.1.1 Recognize that individuals have some control over risks for communicable and chronic diseases. 9.PCH.1.3 Explain the procedures for health screenings, checkups, and other early detection measures in terms of their health-related benefits. Analyze wellness, disease prevention, and recognition of symptoms. 9.PCH.1.2 Summarize the procedures for organ donation, local and state resources, and benefits 9.PCH.1.4 Design strategies for reducing risks for chronic diseases Common Core Standard 9.PCH.1

  2. Think about it… • Why do people get sick? • Is there any way to prevent sickness? • What do health screenings do for a person? • What are the benefits of organ donation?

  3. Why do I get sick? • Pathogens attack your body and cause an infection of some kind. There are 4 types of pathogen: • BACTERIA • VIRUS • FUNGI • PARASITES

  4. How to prevent sickness • HAND WASHING-The best way to prevent sickness (Wash for 20 seconds or more) • DON’T TOUCH-Keep fingers away from your eyes and nose, mouth or cuts. (They transfer bacteria/viruses/fungus to these areas) • DIET-Eat a well balanced diet that is high in antioxidants and fiber. • EXERCISE-20-30 minutes of exercise, 5 days a week will help bolster T-Cell counts and maintain immunity • STRESS REDUCTION-Hobbies such as Yoga, tai chi or even a massage can reduce stress.

  5. Preventing chronic disease • Health Screenings are the best way to prevent disease • Why? • When a doctor finds a disease in the early stages, your chances of survival are much higher. Things to checked for at a Health Screening: Cholesterol Colorectal Cancer Screening Diabetes High Blood Pressure Prostate/Breast Cancer Screening Skin Cancer Screening Immunization Schedules

  6. Organ Donation • What organs can be donated? • Skin • Eyes • Intestines • Heart • Lungs • Liver • Pancreas • Bones • Blood Vessels

  7. Benefits of Organ Donation • SAVE LIVES • COMFORT GRIEVING FAMILIES • A SECOND CHANCE • IMPROVED QUALITY OF LIFE Why should someone donate organs? What are the benefits? *There are a shortage of organ donors in North Carolina and the United States

  8. Organ Donation in North Carolina The grey areas of North Carolina are covered by Lifeshare of the Carolinas. The blue and green areas are covered by Carolina Donor Services and Carolina Eye Bank.

  9. Who can donate organs in North Carolina? • Age 16 with parental consent. (Living Donor) • Infants to senior citizens (Deceased Donor) • The process is free of charge and paid by the recipient’s insurance (Medicare/Medicaid). • Organs must have had a constant blood supply to be donated. If you die at home, your organs are ineligible. 4300 North Carolina Residents are waiting for organs to be donated this year. Register at the NCDMV website or Donate Life NC website to become a donor. You can not sell your organs for money. This is illegal in North Carolina.

  10. http://health.howstuffworks.com/human-body/systems/immune/get-sick.htmhttp://health.howstuffworks.com/human-body/systems/immune/get-sick.htm • http://www.microbeworld.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=171&Itemid=62 • http://my.clevelandclinic.org/disorders/chronic_fatigue_syndrome/hic_diet_exercise_stress_and_the_immune_system.aspx • http://www.cdc.gov/family/checkup/ • http://www.donatelifeny.org/about-donation/faq/#nul • https://www.donatelifenc.org/content/frequently-asked-questions#who-can-register

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