DISEASE EXAM REVIEW TAKE GOOD NOTES!

WHAT IS A LIFESTYLE DISEASE? Results from your personal lifestyle choices… Heart Attack/Stroke Cancer Emphysema Diabetes STI’s

What are the top three causes of DEATH in the U.S.? Healthy balanced diet Reduce fats Regular exercise Maintain Weight Low stress lifestyle Drug free lifestyle No tobacco or alcohol Regular checkup’s Avoid the sun Avoid radiation HEART DISEASE CANCER STROKE How can we reduce our chances of contracting one of these diseases?

Disease Definitions Cancer: cells that have lost normal growth control and that invade and destroy other tissue. Cardiovascular Disease: disease of the heart and blood vessels Stroke: sudden disruption of blood flow to part of the brain.

Disease Definitions Diabetes: a disease that affects how the body uses glucose. Vaccination: introducing a dead or weakened virus into someone to build up antibodies. Insulin: hormone produced in the pancreas that stimulates the body cell to use blood sugar.

What are the warning signs of CANCER? Change in bowel or bladder habits A sore that doesn’t heal Unusual bleeding or discharge Thickening or lump Indigestion Obvious change in wart or mole Nagging cough The key to cancer cure – EARLY DETECTION

Type 2 Diabetes Who is at risk? Being overweight People with family history Inactivity Race/Ethnicity: Prevention Lose excess weight Reduce the amount of fat and calories consumed Exercise moderately

Chain of Infection... NAME LINK EXAMPLE HOW To BREAK Link (2 ways) Agent Bacteria antibiotics medicated lotion Host Human isolate quarantine Susceptible Host Low immune vaccinate proper sleep Place of Entry mouth Band-Aid wash hands Place of Exit nose cover mouth condom Transmission direct contact don’t share drinks abstinence

DISEASE PREVENTION WASH YOUR HANDS FREQUENTLY Eat a healthy, balanced diet Drink water – 8 to 10 glasses Reduce your stress levels - relax Exercise regularly – 60 minutes aerobic, daily Get regular medical checkups Try to avoid close contact with sick people Get enough sleep Don’t share personal items Cover your mouth Be on guard outdoors GET VACCINATED

STUDY HARD! Be prepared or else...!

BIRTH DEFECTS REDUCE CHANCES 1. healthy diet, prenatal vitamin and exercise 2. Regular doctor’s visits/ Dr. okayed medications 3. No drugs, alcohol or tobacco 4. Low stress, proper sleep 5. Stay away from toxic environments Maternal Environment &Paternal Environment Nutrition - diet Infections/diseases Alcohol, Smoking, Drugs, and use of medications Environment -radiation/pollution