Noncommunicable Diseases Journal What is the difference between a Communicable Disease and a Non-Communicable Disease?

Noncommunicable Diseases Noncommunicable disease – a disease that cannot be spread from person to person Noncommunicable disease – a disease that cannot be spread from person to person Chronic diseases – are present continuously on and off over a long period of time Chronic diseases – are present continuously on and off over a long period of time

Noncommunicable Diseases What are some noncommunicable diseases? What are some causes of noncommunicable diseases?

Causes Born with it Born with it Heredity, birth problems Heredity, birth problems Unhealthful behaviors Unhealthful behaviors Smoking, high-fat diet Smoking, high-fat diet Environment Environment Air pollution, second-hand smoke Air pollution, second-hand smoke

What are some noncommunicable diseases? Allergies – extreme sensitivity to a substance Allergies – extreme sensitivity to a substance Pollen Pollen Insect bites Insect bites Foods (peanuts, chocolate) Foods (peanuts, chocolate) Plants (poison ivy) Plants (poison ivy) How are allergies managed?

Managing Allergies Avoiding the allergen Avoiding the allergen Take medication Take medication Injections Injections

What are some noncommunicable diseases? Asthma – a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways that causes air passages to become narrow or blocked, making breathing difficult. Asthma – a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways that causes air passages to become narrow or blocked, making breathing difficult. Caused by Caused by Mold, dust, pollen or pets Mold, dust, pollen or pets Physical activity Physical activity Air pollutants Air pollutants Colds, flu Colds, flu Dramatic weather changes Dramatic weather changes Stress, laughing, crying Stress, laughing, crying How is asthma managed?

Monitor the condition Monitor the condition Manage the environment Manage the environment Manage stress Manage stress Take medication Take medication Bronchodilators (inhalers) – reliever medications that relax muscles around the air passages Bronchodilators (inhalers) – reliever medications that relax muscles around the air passages

Journal What are some things that we can do to avoid noncommunicable diseases?