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Tuesday, October 9, 2012
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Diseases that do not spread (not contagious) Chronic, or long- lasting
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Present at birth Problems may occur during the development or birth of a baby Heredity (allergies, muscular dystrophy, sickle cell anemia) Lifestyle diseases Unhealthy habits (weight, physically inactive, tobacco) Environmental disease Poisons in the environment (lung cancer, asthma) pollution
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Heart disease Cancer Allergies Asthma Diabetes
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#1 CAUSE OF DEATH IN THE U.S. Problems of the heart and blood vessels LESSEN CHANCES BY: Staying active Maintaining a healthy weight Eating nutritious foods Managing stress Avoiding tobacco products
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ARTERIOSCLEROSIS – condition in which the artery walls thicken, harden, and do not stretch as easily. This causes a decrease in blood flow. Often referred to as “hardening of the arteries”. ATHEROSCLEROSIS – a type of arteriosclerosis. Fatty deposits called PLAQUE (mostly cholesterol) build up on the inside of arteries, causing blockages
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STROKE – destruction of brain tissue caused by lack of blood flow to the brain HEART ATTACK – death of heart tissue caused by lack of blood flow to the heart HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE – the blood exerts a high force on the walls of the arteries for a long period of time; “hypertension”
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Medication (dissolves blood clots, enlarges blood vessels, lowers blood pressure, controls heartbeat) Surgery (open up blocked artiers, insert devices to regulate the heartbeat, heart transplant) Changes in lifestyle (physical activity, healthy eating, avoid tobacco)
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A disease caused by abnormal cells that grow out of control. #2 CAUSE OF DEATH IN THE U.S. Begin as tumors (masses of abnormal cells) “benign” – noncancerous (do not spread) “malignant” – cancerous (spread)
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Change in bowel or bladder habits A sore that does not heal Unusual bleeding or discharge Thickening or lump in the breast or elsewhere Indigestion or difficulty swallowing Obvious change in a wart or mole Nagging cough or hoarseness
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SURGERY Used to remove tumors Repairs damaged organs RADIATION Destroys cancer cells CHEMOTHERAPY Destroys cancer cells using powerful drugs Can be used when the cancer has spread throughout the body
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Body’s sensitivity to certain substances. These substances that cause allergic reactions are called ALLERGENS. Your immune system reacts as if germs entered your body No cure; medicines relieve symptoms
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A chronic breathing disease caused by allergies, physical exertion, air pollution, or other factors. Factors that trigger attacks include pollen, mold, dander in animal fur or hair, foods, smoke, physical activity, cold virus…… Medication
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A disease that prevents the body from using the sugars and starches in food for energy. Problems with insulin (hormone produced by the pancreas that moves sugars into cells) TYPE 1 DIABETES – the body does not produce insulin TYPE 2 DIABETES – prevents the body from using insulin effectively Being overweight or inactive contributes to TYPE 2
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EXCESS PRODUCTION OF URINE INCREASE HUNGER AND THIRST WEIGHT LOSS LACK OF ENERGY BLURRED VISION
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REGULAR CHECKS OF BLOOD SUGAR LEVEL REGULATING FOOD CHOICES CONTROLLING WEIGHT ORAL MEDICATION INSULIN INJECTIONS
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