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Noncommunicable Diseases. It’s in your genes and your lifestyle. Noncommunicable Disease. Noncommunicable Disease. 4 Categories. Degenerative Diseases Cause further breakdown, or degeneration in body cells and tissues as they progress. Chronic Diseases
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Noncommunicable Diseases It’s in your genes and your lifestyle
Noncommunicable Disease 4 Categories Degenerative Diseases Cause further breakdown, or degeneration in body cells and tissues as they progress Chronic Diseases Are present either continuously or off and on over a long period of time May develop as a result of a person’s lifestyle behaviors or substances in a person’s environment
NCD Types – Present at Birth • In most cases there are no cure for either genetic disorders or birth defects Genetic Disorder-one in which the body does not develop or function normally because of an inherited problem • Birth Defect-disorders of the developing and newborn baby, causes unknown
NCD Types – Lifestyle • Many diseases are the direct or indirect result of harmful lifestyle behaviors. • Healthful lifestyle behaviors, on the other hand, can help prevent or control certain diseases and disorders. • Risk Factors are certain characteristics that increase a person’s chances of developing the disease.
What can cause them? Fumes from chemicals Second hand smoke Radon Asbestos NCD Types – Environmental • Radon Video: http://www.epa.gov/radon/index.html
NCD Types – Unknown • Some diseases are caused by unknown factors and are still being researched
Noncommunicable Disease Focus: Heart Disease • School House Rock - Circulation • Brain Pop
Heart disease is the #1 killer of adults in the US! NCD Focus – Heart Disease • The term heart disease includes any condition that lessens the strength or function of the heart or blood vessels. Cholesterol and Heart Disease
Heart Disease – Risk Factors 9 Risk Factors Healthy lifestyle behaviors lower risk of heart disease
Heart Disease – Risk Factors Most recent statistics from the CDC…click here
Heart Disease – Risk Factors Exercise 60 minutes a day
Heart Disease – Prevention • Preventing it is within our control! • Brain Pop: Obesity
Heart Disease – Prevention • Preventing it is within our control!
Heart Disease – Prevention What Is cholesterol? • How to Lower Your Cholesterol and Keep Your Heart Healthy • Cholesterol 101 w/ Dr. Oz
Noncommunicable Disease Focus: Cancer • Brain Pop
NCD Focus – Cancer 2nd leading cause of death in adults in the US
Cancer – Warning Signs Warning Signs of Cancer There are 7 warning signs of cancer identified by the American Cancer Society Change in bowel or bladder habits Asore that does not heal Unusual bleeding or discharge Thickening or lump in breast or elsewhere I ndigestion or difficulty swallowing Obvious change in a wart or mole Nagging cough or hoarseness
Asymmetry One half of a mole does not match the other half. Border If the border or edges of the mole are ragged, blurred, or irregular, have it checked by a dermatologist. Skin Cancer – THE ABCDE’s
Color A mole that does not have the same color throughout or that has shades of tan, brown, black, blue, white, or red is suspicious Diameter A mole is suspicious if the diameter is larger than the eraser of a pencil Elevation If a portion of the mole appears elevated, or raised from the skin, have it looked at by a doctor. Skin Cancer – THE ABCDE’s
Cancer – Treatments Treatment of Cancer All three can damage healthy cells with the cancer cells. Radiation and chemotherapy used to treat one cancer may themselves cause a second cancer years later.
Cancer – Prevention • You can lower your risk of developing some types of cancer by making certain healthy choices.
Deaths from Cancer are declining! NCD Focus – Cancer • http://www.cdc.gov/Features/dsCancerAnnualReport/