Chronic Disease Basics
This type of disease develops slowly and lasts a long time.
Chronic Disease
Smoking is a major risk factor for this chronic disease
COPD
Which chronic disease is the most common in the US
Obesity
The best way to prevent the spread of infecitous disease, specifically through the use of soap and water.
Hand washing
This disease caused a pandemic in 2020
Coronavirus
How many adults out of 10 have a chronic disease
6 out of 10
Chest Pain and shortness of breath are warning signs of this disease
Heart Disease
What chronic disease is most common in Florida
High Cholesterol
The act of introducing an injection into the body to produce immunity to a specific disease is the definition of which preventative method?
Vaccination
This disease, caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis, killed a third of Europe’s population in the 14th century
Black Death/Plague
What is the number 1 cause of death in the US
Cardiovascular Disease
Unexplained weight loss and persistent fatigue may be warning signs of this disease.
Cancer
How many adults out of 10 have two or more chronic diseases
4 out of 10
This class of drugs us used to treat bacterial infections, NOT viral infections
Antibiotics
Edward Jenner developed the world’s first vaccine to combat this disease, which was officially eradicated in 1980
Smallpox
This chronic condition occurs when the body cannot properly use insulin.
Type 2 Diabetes
High blood sugar over time can damage the eyes, kidneys, and nerves.
Diabetes
What is Georgia’s most common chronic disease
Heart Disease
This type of medication is specifically used to treat infections like HIV or influenza (viral infections)
Antivirals
This “forgotten” disease, often spread by mosquitoes, caused widespread panic in the Americas in 2015-2016.
Zika Virus
This disease involves abnormal cells growing uncontrollably.
Cancer
Name ONE lifestyle habit that increases chronic disease risk.
poor diet, inactivity, smoking, stress, poor sleep, or alcohol misuse
How many minutes should you walk to make a small change in your risk for Chronic Disease
20 minutes
This specific, common antibiotic is frequently used to treat strep throat and was one of the first antibiotics created.
Penicillin
This disease, which causes severe hemorrhagic fever, was first identifies near a river in Congo in 1976.
Ebola