Non-Communicable Diseases

What are Non-Communicable Diseases? Any disease that is _______________ spread from one living thing to another Any disease that is _______________ spread through the environment

Causes of Non-Communicable Diseases Genetics and ______________________ Pre-disposed to disease(s) Poor ________________ choices

Common Non-Communicable Diseases Hypertension Atherosclerosis Arrhythmias _____________ _______________ Heart Failure _____________ Cholesterol

Hypertension Known as _____________ ______________pressure Normal range varies by __________, weight and height Can occur at ay age, but common after _____________ Over time, can cause damage to internal organs Also called the “Silent Killer” because it has no ______________________ Can be lowered with medication, exercise, and diet

Atherosclerosis Known as _____________ _____________ _____________ builds up on artery walls Smooth muscle is damaged and scarred Affects the flow of blood to all organs Can cause ___________ ____________ Can be treated with medications or ______________

Arrhythmias Known as irregular heart beats ______ ________– Tachycardia ______ ________– Bradycardia Too irregular - Fibrillation Actually very common Most times this will not affect daily life Some can be serious Most common cause of sudden ______________ ________________(heart stops beating)

Heart Attack More than _____________________each year Over 40% of those 1 million result in ____________ Damage to the cardiac muscle caused by reduced blood flow or blocked blood flow Usually caused by ________ ________(atherosclerosis) Most are sudden and occur fast Intense _____________ pain 1 out of 4 produce no symptoms Sometimes mistaken for ____________________

Heart Failure Cardiac muscle gradually weakens to the point that it cannot maintain regular __________________ Can be brought on by other causes: high blood pressure, clogged arteries ______________ _______________may also contribute Managed with medications, diet and exercise

Stroke Clogged artery interrupts the flow of blood to the __________________ Affects different parts of the body depending on which part of the brain was deprived of oxygen Blood vessel in brain could ________, causing bleeding Blood spreads to surrounding brain tissue Managed with medications and/or surgery

Cholesterol Your _________________ and other body cells make about ___________% of the cholesterol in your body The other 25% comes from the foods we eat Cholesterol is only found in ______________________ Too much of one type or not enough the other type of cholesterol is bad Managed by medications, diet and exercise

Factors that increase disease Tobacco use ____________________ lifestyle _________________ Drugs/Alcohol Hereditary _________________ (male vs. female) Age