Chapter 19 Noncommunicable Diseases

1. Chapter 19 NoncommunicableDiseases Lesson 1 Causes of Noncommunicable Diseases Click for: >> Main Menu >> Chapter 19 Assessment Teacher’s notes are available in the notes section of this presentation. Next >>

2. Diseases that cannot be spread from person to person • noncommunicable diseases Present either continuously or on and off over a long period of time • chronicdiseases A disease that causes breakdown in the body cells, tissues, and organs as it progresses • degenerativediseases

3. congenitaldisorder All disorders that are present when the baby is born The passing of traits from parents to their children • heredity

4. In this lesson, you will learn to • identifyvarious types of noncommunicable diseases. • explainwhat causes noncommunicable diseases. • describesome health lifestyle behaviors that can prevent diseases.

5. Skimming Glance at the headings in this lesson. Write three main ideas of the lesson you learn from skimming. Headings in this Lesson • What Is a Noncommunicable Disease? • Diseases Present at Birth • Lifestyle Choices and Disease • Environmental Factors and Disease

6. What Is a Noncommunicable Disease? Some noncommunicable diseases are chronic diseases. noncommunicable diseases Diseases that cannot be spread from person to person chronic diseases Present either continuously or on and off over a long period of time

7. What Is a Noncommunicable Disease? Multiple sclerosis is an example of a degenerative disease. degenerative disease A disease that causes breakdown in body cells, tissues, and organs as it progresses

8. Diseases Present at Birth Some congenital disorders are caused by heredity, while others are caused by a mother’s choice of lifestyle. congenital disorders All disorders that are present when the baby is born heredity The passing of traits from parents to their children

9. Lifestyle Choices and Disease Out of Your Control In Your Control Heredity LifestyleChoices Age Gender Ethnic Group

10. Lifestyle Choices and Disease Healthy Lifestyle Choices Eat healthful foods. Get enough sleep. Stay physically active. Manage stress. Maintain a healthyweight. Avoid tobacco, alcohol,and other drugs

11. Environmental Factors and Disease Many substances in the environment can cause serious health problems. When houses are built near landfills, they can become contaminated by fumes from the chemical waste buried in the landfills.

12. Environmental Factors and Disease Carbon Monoxide • A colorless, odorless gas • Comes from car exhaust, some furnaces and fireplaces • High levels can cause illness and death Smog • A yellowish-brown haze that forms when sunlight reacts with air pollution • Causes respiratory diseases in some people

13. Lesson 1 Review What I Learned VocabularyDefine chronic diseases. Give an example of one.

14. Lesson 1 Review What I Learned IdentifyWhat are three risk factors that can cause noncommunicable diseases?

15. Lesson 1 Review What I Learned DescribeWhat are two environmental factors that can cause disease?

16. Lesson 1 Review Thinking Critically SynthesizeHow can lifestyle choices affect a person’s health?

17. Lesson 1 Review Thinking Critically EvaluateHow can communities lower the risks of diseases caused by the environment?

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