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 FACTORS  Characteristics 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