lesson 1
What is a noncommunicable disease?
Diseases that cannot be spread from one person to another.
What is Cancer?
Cancer is a disease characterized by the rapid and uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells.
What is the difference between Arteriosclerosis and atherosclerosis?
Arteriosclerosis is a group of disorders in which the arteries harden and become stiff while atherosclerosis when fatty substance build up inside of the arteries.
What is arthritis?
A disease of the joints marked by painful swelling and stiffness.
What is asthma?
Asthma is an condition in which the small airways in the lungs get small, and it makes breathing difficult.
How can you decrease you chances of catching a noncommunicable disease?
You can have a healthy lifestyle and healthy behaviors.
What causes cancer?
Cancer is caused by abnormal cells dividing and forming tumors.
How many people were diagnosed with circulatory diseases in 2004?
79,400,000 people.
What is osteoarthritis?
a chronic disease that results in the breakdown of cartilage
What causes asthma attacks?
Asthma attacks can be triggered by many substances and conditions.
What is heredity?
When your trait are passed down from your parents.
What is a tumor?
A tumor is a mass of abnormal cells.
What is hypertension.
Hypertension is when blood on the walls of the blood vessels has a higher blood pressure than normal.
what is rheumatoid arthritis?
a chronic disease characterized by pain, inflammation, swelling, and stiffness in the joints.
What are allergies?
An allergy is an extreme sensitivity to a substance that causes allergic responses called allergens
Name 2 causes of noncommunicable diseases?
Alcohol Abuse, Tobacco Abuse, Unhealthy diet/lifestyle, no physical activities.
What can cancer be treated by?
Cancer can be treated with surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy.
What is a heart attack?
A heart attack is a condition in which blood flow in part of the heart becomes greatly reduced or stopped.
How many People in the US have arthritis?
more than 40 million.
What are allergic reactions?
Allergic reactions can be histamines, hives, and many more.