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NON COMMUNICABLE DISEASE . What is a noncommunicable disease?. It is:. A disease that cannot be spread from person to person or a medical condition or disease which is non-infectious. They are diseases of long duration and generally slow progression.
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NON COMMUNICABLE DISEASE What is a noncommunicable disease?
It is: • A disease that cannot be spread from person to person ora medical condition or disease which is non-infectious. They are diseases of long duration and generally slow progression. • Risk factors such as a person's background, lifestyle and environment are known to increase the likelihood of certain of these diseases. • Examples of non communicable diseases are:
Non communicable disease examples: • Diabetes • Cancer • Cardiovascular disease • Chronic kidney disease • Asthma • Stroke • Osteoporosis • Alzheimers
Interesting Facts • Every year, at least 5 million people die because of tobacco use • About 2.8 million die from being overweight. • High cholesterol accounts for roughly 2.6 million deaths. • 7.5 million die because of high blood pressure. • By 2030, deaths due to chronic non communicable diseases are expected to increase to 52 million per year.
Chronic diseases • These are diseases that are present either continuously or on and off for a long period of time. • Examples of Chronic Diseases are:
Chronic disease examples: • asthma • Cancer • diabetes • HIV/AIDS
Degenerative Disease • Is a disease that causes a breakdown in the body cells, tissues and organs as it progresses. • Examples are:
Degenerative Disease examples • Parkinsons • Osteoporosis • Rheumatoid Arthritis
Congenital Disorders • Are conditions existing at birth and often before birth, or that develops during the first month of life. • Examples of these are:
Congenital Disorder examples • cystic fibrosis • sickle cell
Heredity • Passing of traits from parents to their children