1. C OMMUNICABLE VS. N ON -C OMMUNICABLE D ISEASES

2. C OMMUNICABLE D ISEASES Diseases that are spread from person to person by the passing of germs. Germs are microorganisms that can get into your body and cause infection. These diseases are contagious.

3. T YPES OF GERMS Viruses – the cause of most communicable diseases. Bacteria – 2 nd leading cause of communicable diseases Protozoa Fungus

4. H OW C OMMUNICABLE DISEASES S PREAD Direct Contact – touching and kissing. Indirect Contact – sneezing and coughing. Animal & Insect Contact – bug and animal bites. Other Contact – contaminated food and water.

5. E XAMPLES OF C OMMUNICABLE D ISEASES Cold Flu Chicken Pox H1N1 HIV and AIDS Mono Meningitis Hepatitis

6. I N YOUR N OTEBOOK Write a sentence about one thing you learned today and draw a picture of it.

7. NON- COMMUNICABLE DISEASES Diseases that are not contagious and do not spread from person to person. These diseases develop over time. These diseases are now the biggest killers of people world wide.

8. H OW D O PEOPLE GET N ON - C OMMUNICABLE D ISEASES ? Genetics or Heredity Passed down through family Environment Where you live and work Lifestyle Decisions that you make regarding your health

9. E XAMPLES OF N ON - C OMMUNICABLE D ISEASES Heart Attacks High Blood Pressure Stroke Cancer Diabetes Arthritis