1. Communicable vs. NonCommunicable
Disease
Communicable vs. NonCommunicable

2. DISEASE
An Illness that affects the function of the body or mind

3. Communicable Disease
Diseases that can be passed from one person to another

4. Causes of Communicable diseases
GERMS-organisms so small they can only be seen with a microscope
They invade the body, grow, reproduce
& create poisonous wastes products
(infections) that destroys cells

5. Types of GERms Bacteria
Tiny one celled organisms that grow virtually everywhere
3 types bacilli, cocci and spirilla

6. Types of Germs
Viruses
Smallest and simplest form of life-most viruses are harmful to humans

7. Types of germs Rickettsias
Small bacteria spread by the bites of insects (ticks and lice)

8. Types of germs Fungi Simple life forms unable to make their own food
(athlete’s foot, ring worm)

9. Types of germs Protozoa
Simple, animal-like organisms (Malaria, Giardia)

10. How germs spread Direct/Close Contact with person who has germ
Indirect contact with person who has the germ
Contact with animals
Food, water, surfaces we come in contact with

11. Ways to protect yourself
WASH YOUR HANDS #1 way to prevent communicable disease
Cover mouth when sneeze
Eat Balanced diet
Get enough sleep
Exercise
Shower daily
Avoid harmful substances/behaviors
Current Vaccinations
Prepare food correctly