Icke-spridande sjukdomar
Vad är en icke-smittande sjukdom?
En sjukdom som inte kan spridas från person till person
What is the second leading cause of death in the United States according to the document?
Cancer
Which cancer is characterized by an increase in cancerous white blood cells that interferes with the healthy white blood cells' immune response? (what is the name of a cancer of the blood)
Leukemia
What are leading causes of heart disease?
high blood pressure, hardening of the arteries, heredity, high cholesterol.
What are histamines responsible for in an allergic reaction?
Causing the symptoms of the allergic reaction
Ge ett exempel på en kronisk lungsjukdom som inte sprids till andra?
Astma / KOL
What is a risk factor for developing a medical disorder or disease?
Eating habits, lack of exercise, smoking, drinking, environment.
What is asbestos?
A carcinogen
According to the CDC, what percentage of all deaths in the United States is due to heart disease?
25%
What do antihistamines do?
Reduce the production of histamines
Ge ett exempel på en autoimmun sjukdom?
MS / MD / Artrit / Lupus / Sjögrens
Which type of cancer is described as a group of diseases that affect breast tissue and is more common in females, but can also occur in males?
Breast cancer
How many substances are known carcinogens for humans according to the American Cancer Society?
About 100
What happens to the arteries during atherosclerosis?
The arteries become rigid and less blood is able to flow through them.
What is the role of antibodies in an allergic reaction?
They lock onto cells and protect the body from the allergen.
Vad är en kongenital sjukdom?
En sjukdom man föds med
What is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States?
Lung cancer
Which type of cancer is known to be caused by a chronic infection of hepatitis B virus?
Liver cancer
What can occur if the heart does not get enough oxygen?
A heart attack
What is a common immediate reaction some people might have to an allergen
Sneezing or having a runny nose.
Throat swelling shut and hives.
Vad är en godartad tumör?
En grupp onormala celler som formar en knöl som inte är cancer
Melanoma is what type of cancer?
Skin Cancer
What is usually done if tissue shows a suspicious lump or formation?
It undergoes a biopsy
What is the main difference between a heart attack and cardiac arrest?
A heart attack is caused by blocked arteries, while cardiac arrest is caused by an arrhythmia.
What should people with severe allergic reactions carry with them?
Epinephrine/Epi-pen