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Communicable vs. Non-Communicable Diseases. Communicable Diseases. Diseases that are spread from person to person by the passing of germs. Germs are microorganisms that can get into your body and cause infection. These diseases are contagious . Types of germs.
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Communicable Diseases • Diseases that are spread from person to person by the passing of germs. • Germs are microorganisms that can get into your body and cause infection. • These diseases are contagious.
Types of germs • Viruses – the cause of most communicable diseases. • Bacteria– 2nd leading cause of communicable diseases • Protozoa • Fungus
How Communicable diseases Spread • Direct Contact – touching and kissing. • Indirect Contact – sneezing and coughing. • Animal & Insect Contact – bug and animal bites. • Other Contact – contaminated food and water.
Examples of Communicable Diseases • Cold • Flu • Chicken Pox • H1N1 • HIV and AIDS • Mono • Meningitis • Hepatitis
In your Notebook • Write a sentence about one thing you learned today and draw a picture of it.
NON- COMMUNICABLE DISEASES • Diseases that are not contagiousand do not spread from person to person. • These diseases develop over time. • These diseases are now the biggest killers of people world wide.
How Do people get Non-Communicable Diseases? • Genetics or Heredity Passed down through family • Environment Where you live and work • Lifestyle Decisions that you make regarding your health
Examples of Non-Communicable Diseases • Heart Attacks • High Blood Pressure • Stroke • Cancer • Diabetes • Arthritis