Chain of Infection
A microorganism able to become an infection
Infectious Agent
What are the 4 most deadly noncommunicable diseases?
Cardiovascular disease, cancer, respiratory diseases, and diabetes
What are 4 sources of communicable diseases?
Bacteria, fungi, viruses, and other parasites
What is an unintentional injury?
An injury that occurs on accident
This term refers to when someone intentionally hurts themselves
Self-inflicted Injury
How the microorganism enters a body
Portal of Entry
What are some possible causes of noncommunicable diseases?
Genetic disorders, autoimmune disorders, aging process, risky behaviors, environmental influences, and nutritional factors
This communicable disease is food-borne and water-borne and makes your body become dehydrated from a lack of salt and water
Diarrheal Diseases
What are some types of unintentional injuries?
Drowning, poisoning, falls, drunk driving, driving under the influence, traffic accidents, or burns
This term refers to when someone hurts other people
Interpersonal Injury
How the microorganism travels from place to place
Mode of Transmission
What are noncommunicable diseases also known as?
Chronic diseases/illnesses
This communicable disease is spread through direct contact or through mother to child. It's life threatening side effects include a weakened immune system. It has no cure currently, but can be slowed by antiretroviral drugs.
HIV/AIDS
Types of preventative measures put in place to reduce the amount of home accidents from occurring
Educating parents on risks of home bound accidents or promoting childproof measures
This term refers to when people hurt themselves
Collective Injury
The place where the microorganism lives
Reservoir
What are 2 common events caused by the noncommunicable disease, Cardiovascular disease?
Heart attack and stroke
This communicable disease is spread by the mosquito and can give you symptoms of fever, headache, chills, and vomiting.
Malaria
TRUE or FALSE: Unintentional injuries are not a major issue that occurs in the United States
FALSE: They are a top killer in the United States killing 83,000 people in 2023 alone.
What are some ways to prevent suicides from occurring?
Promoting mental health education in schools, training parents on proper mental development and to watch for signs of depression
The person/animal that carries an infection
An abnormal growth of cells in the body
This communicable disease is airborne and affects the respiratory system causing a bloody cough and a constant fever.
Tuberculosis (tb)
Types of preventative measures put in place to limit traffic accidents from occurring
Laws against drinking and driving and the encouragement of wearing a seat belt or a helmet on a motorcycle
What are 3 categories of intentional injuries?
Self-inflicted, interpersonal, and collective