Non-Communicable Diseases Mr. Stadtmiller HS Health G. Ray Bodley High School
Causes of Non-communicable Diseases Communicable diseases are caused by the spread of pathogens. Noncommunicable diseases are diseases that are not transmitted by pathogens. Many noncommunicable diseases are: Chronic diseases. Degenerative diseases.
Ways People Get Non-communicable Diseases Diseases present at birth Lifestyle Behaviors and Disease - (age, heredity, gender, ethnic group are uncontrollable risk factors) - using tobacco, alcohol, or drugs Environment – secondhand smoke, radon, chemical waste, carbon monoxide, and chemical products.
Common Non-communicable Diseases Allergies Alzheimer’s Disease Arthritis Asthma Cancer Cardiovascular Disease Cerebral Palsy Diabetes Multiple Sclerosis Muscular Dystrophy Sickle cell disease
Cancer Cancer is a disease characterized by the rapid and uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells. It can affect people of any age. These cells can develop tumors: a mass of abnormal cells. There are two kinds of tumors: Benign tumor – tumor that is not cancerous Malignant tumor – tumor that is cancerous
Types of Cancer Cancer can develop in many parts of the body. Skin cancer Breast cancer Lung cancer (caused by smoking) Cancers of the reproductive organs Lymphoma (cancer of lymph nodes) Colon and rectum (colorectal) cancer Leukemia (cancer of white blood cells in bone marrow)
Warning Signs of Cancer 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 in swallowing Obvious change in mole or wart Nagging cough or hoarseness
Skin Cancer - ABCDs of Melanoma Asymmetry One half doesn’t match the other half. Border The border is irregular—edges are ragged or blurred. Color The color is not uniform and may contain shades of brown or black and possibly patches of red, white, or blue. Diameter The diameter is larger than the size of a pencil eraser (6 mm) or is getting bigger.
Treatments There is no cure for cancer. Treatments include: Surgery Radiation therapy Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Hormone therapy
Homework Complete the Cancer Target Check Next class we will discuss Heart Disease.