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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 Click to reveal the definitions. degenerative diseases A disease that causes breakdown in the body cells, tissues, and organs as it progresses

All disorders that are present when the baby is born congenital disorder All disorders that are present when the baby is born heredity The passing of traits from parents to their children Click to reveal the definitions.

In this lesson, you will learn to identify various types of noncommunicable diseases. explain what causes noncommunicable diseases. describe some health lifestyle behaviors that can prevent diseases.

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

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

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

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 Some babies are born with physical or mental disabilities caused by birth defects or genetic disorders. The cause of may birth defects is unknown. Examples of congenital disorders that are caused by hereditary factors include cystic fibrosis and sickle-cell anemia. A pregnant woman who drinks alcohol may give birth to a child with fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) heredity The passing of traits from parents to their children

Lifestyle Choices and Disease Out of Your Control In Your Control Heredity Lifestyle Choices Age When people make unhealthful choices, they increase their risk of disease. Drinking too much alcohol, for example, can cause cirrhosis of the liver. Smoking tobacco can cause lung cancer and other respiratory diseases. Eating too many foods that are high in saturated fat and lack of physical activity can lead to heart disease. Gender Ethnic Group

Lifestyle Choices and Disease Healthy Lifestyle Choices Eat healthful foods. Get enough sleep. Stay physically active. Manage stress. Eat healthful foods: Eat plenty of whole grains, fruits, and vegetables. Go easy on foods high in fat, sugar, or salt. Stay physically active: Teens should be physically active at least 60 minutes on most days. Regular physical activity strengthens the heart and lungs, and helps the body systems work better. Maintain a healthy weight: Keep your weight within the recommended range for your gender, age, height, and body frame. Get enough sleep: Teens need at least nine hours of sleep a night. Manage stress: Use time management and other healthful strategies to reduce stress. Avoid tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs: These substances harm many parts of the body. Maintain a healthy weight. Avoid tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs

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. Illness can result years after initial exposure to harmful environmental substances.

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 When smog is especially heavy, people with respiratory disease may need to limit their outdoor activities.

Lesson 1 Review What I Learned Vocabulary Define chronic diseases. Give an example of one. diseases that cannot be spread from person to person; examples will vary

Lesson 1 Review What I Learned Identify What are three risk factors that can cause noncommunicable diseases? heredity, lifestyle choices, and environment

Lesson 1 Review What I Learned Describe What are two environmental factors that can cause disease? Carbon monoxide gas fumes and smog are environmental substances that can cause illness and death.

Lesson 1 Review Thinking Critically Synthesize How can lifestyle choices affect a person’s health? Eating healthfully, being physically active, and avoiding tobacco, alcohol, and drugs can decrease the risk of disease.

Lesson 1 Review Thinking Critically Evaluate How can communities lower the risks of diseases caused by the environment? Communities can make laws concerning landfill construction and regulate sources of smog and other substances that harm the environment.

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