Non-Communicable Diseases By Ms Sushma Suresh Ms Mita Wagle Pawar Public School Kandivali

HEALTH and HYGEINE

The World Health Organization (WHO) has defined ‘Health’ as - a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.

FEATURES OF A HEALTHY HUMAN BEING A clear skin,A clear skin, Bright, clear eyes,Bright, clear eyes, A body neither too fat, nor too thin,A body neither too fat, nor too thin, Fresh breath, Fresh breath, Good appetite,Good appetite, Regular activity of bladder and bowels,Regular activity of bladder and bowels, Coordinated body movementsCoordinated body movements

DISEASE-Definition Departure from normal health through structural or functional disorder of body Departure from normal health through structural or functional disorder of body

CATEGORIES OF DISEASES NON COMMUNICABLE DISEASES COMMUNICABLE DISEASES

NON COMMUNICABLE DISEASES METABOLICGENETICALLERGIES DIETARY DEFICIENCY

NON COMMUNICABLE DISEASES CANCER DEGENERATIVE (Ageing) PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL CAUSES MENTAL ILLNESS

METABOLIC DISEASES (Organic Disease) Caused Due To The Malfunctioning Of Various Body Organs Eg. Diabetes, Heart diseases, Uraemia RETURN

Develop at the time of embryonic development due to defects in the genes of the chromosomes inherited from parents Eg. Haemophilia, Thalassemia RETURN GENETIC DISEASES (Congenital Disease)

Unpredictable reaction to particular substance (‘ALLERGEN’ – Eg. Dust, spores, pollens, medicines, cosmetics, etc.) Allergies affect skin, respiratory and digestive tracts Eg. Asthama, Eczema, Diarrhoea, etc. RETURN ALLERGIES

Nutrients in food A diet lacking in these nutrients leads to Dietary Deficiency Diseases Eg. Marasmus, Kwashiorkar, Vitamin Deficiencies, Mineral Deficiencies RETURN DIETARY DEFICIENCY DISEASES

RETURN CANCER CARCINOGEN

Deterioration in structure and functioning of body cells and organs Eg. Cataract, Arthritis, Arteriosclerosis, etc. RETURN DEGENRATIVE DISEASES

Sunburn Heat stroke Lead /mercury/plant poisoning Snake bite RETURN PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL AGENTS