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DISEASES
Noncommunicable
NONCOMMUNICABLE DISEASE
Diseases that are not spread through
contact
Not spread by germs
Caused by a breakdown in body cells
and tissues
CAUSES OF NONCOMMUNICABLE DISEASE
Genetics
Lifestyle
Behaviors
Environment
CHRONIC DISEASES
Present either continuously or off and
on over a long time.
DEGENERATIVE DISEASE
Cause further breakdown in the body
cells and tissues as they progress
GENETIC DISORDERS
Inherited problem in which the body
does not develop or function normally
BIRTH DEFECTS
Disorders of the developing and newborn
baby
Causes: Environment/Genetic/Combo of Env.
& Gen.
RISK FACTORSCharacteristics that increase a person’s
chances of developing the disease• Environment• Heredity• Ethnic Group• Age• Lifestyle Behaviors
Lifestyle behaviors have direct or indirect
effect on diseases-Cause vs. Prevention
DISEASES CAUSED BY ENVIRONMENT
Chemical Fumes
Gaseous Wastes
Asbestos
Household chemicals
Second Hand smoke
Air/Water Pollution
Meth Labs
HEALTHY LIFESTYLE BEHAVIORS
Eat Healthy Diet
Exercise Regularly
Maintain desirable weight
Learn to manage stress
Avoid Smoking
Avoid Alcohol and Drugs
No guarantee of not getting a noncommunicable disease
but can help minimize effects
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