1. Communicable Diseases
Respiratory Diseases

2. Respiratory Diseases
Common Cold – virus – runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing…
Influenza (flu) – headaches, chills, and fever
Pneumonia (infection of lungs) - Shortness of breath, chest pain
Strep Throat – bacterial infection of the throat – fever, severe sore throat - untreated can lead to Rheumatic Fever
Tuberculosis – bacterial infection of the lungs – extreme tiredness, night sweats, loss of appetite, spitting up blood

3. Cardiovascular Disease Disease of the heart and blood vessels
Chronic Disease
Cardiovascular Disease
Disease of the heart and blood vessels

4. Types of Cardiovascular Disease
Angina Pectoris – narrowing of the coronary arteries (Nitroglycerin) – warning sign of a heart attack
Arteriosclerosis – hardening and thickening of the arteries
Congestive Heart Failure – hearts pumping is below capacity and fluid builds up in the lungs and other areas of the body.

5. Types of Cardiovascular Disease
Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) – coronary arties are blocked or narrowed
Heart Arrhythmia – irregular heart beat
Heart Attack – death of cardiac muscle
(signs: pressure/pain in the center of the chest; pain that spreads to shoulders, neck, jaw, or back; lightheaded; fainting; sweaing; nausea; shortness of breath

6. Types of Cardiovascular Disease
Stroke – blocked or broken blood vessel in the brain - Aneurysm – weaken blood vessel
Reduce Risk
Healthy diet
HDL/LDL
No Tobacco
120/80
BMI
Exercise
Manage Stress

7. Diabetes Type I Diabetes – body produces little to no insulin
Type II Diabetes – body produces insulin but it cannot be used by cells. 80% due to diet
Gestational Diabetes – may occur during pregnancy
Most common is Type II Diabetes

8. How to Reduce the Risk of Diabetes
3 of the 4 risk factors can not be control
1. being female
2. having family history
3. being over 40 years of age
4. being overweight and over fat

9. Cancer Cells divide in an uncontrolled manner.
Cells form a Tumor (abnormal growth of tissue)
Two types of Tumors:
Benign Tumors- not cancerous/ do not spread
Malignant Tumors – cancerous/can spread
- Metastasis – spread of cancer to other areas of the body

10. Cancer Treatment Surgery – most common treatment Radiation Therapy
Chemotherapy – use anti cancer drugs
Immunotherapy – stimulate the immune system. (2 ways)
Inject harmless cancer cells to produce antibodies
Inject other substances to stimulate immune system – PASSIVE IMMUNITY

11. Side Effects of Treatment
Radiation – fatigue, nausea, and vomiting
Chemotherapy – nausea, vomiting, hair loss, and fatigue

12. Reduce Risks of Cancer Know Warning Signs No tobacco Protect from Sun
Healthy Diet
BMI
6. Avoid Alcohol
7. Avoid exposure to chemicals and airborne fibers
8. Avoid Air pollution
9. Avoid HIV
10. Know Family cancer history

13. Asthma
Asthma – Bronchial tubes become inflamed and constrict

14. Asthma Triggers Cause airways to tighten, swell, and fill with mucus
Examples: pollen, dust, mold, dog/cat dander, cigarette smoke, perfumes…
Exercise can induce asthma attacks
Preventing Attacks –
avoid asthma triggers/know warning signs

15. Allergies Overreaction of the body to a substance (allergen)
Examples: animal dander, grass, pollen, mold, insect bites
House dust – contains mites and feces
Allergy symptoms: dizzy, nausea, skin rash, watery eyes, stuffy nose, difficulty breathing

16. Chronic Health Conditions
Arthritis – Inflammation of joints
Cerebral Palsy – disorder of the nervous system interferes with muscle coordination
Causes: too much pressure on the head at birth, head injury, lead poisoning
Cystic Fibrosis – large amounts of thick mucous in the lungs and pancreas
Cause by abnormal gene

17. Chronic Health Conditions
Down’s Syndrome – born with extra chromosome on the 21gene - 47 chromosomes instead of 46 (23 dad/23mom)
Parkinson’s – brain disorder causes muscle tremors, stiffness, and weakness
Sickle Cell Anemia – inherited blood disease – red blood carry less oxygen

18. Sickle Cell

19. Chronic Health Conditions
Reyes – causes swelling of the brain and deterioration of the liver function due to a viral disease such as chicken pox.

20. Genetic Disorders – Genetic predisposition- inheritance of genes that increase the likelihood of developing the condition
Hypothyroidism
Colon Cancer
Breast/Ovarian Cancer
Alzheimer's
Down’s Syndrome
Sickle cell
Cystic Fibrosis

21. BE SMART Make sure you educate yourself.
Many of these Chronic Disorder can be controlled if you know the signs and symptoms.