Chronic diseases
holes in the heart are called?
What is Atrial or Ventricular Septal Defect
Most common skin cancer
basal cell carcinoma
unintentional injury definition
Injury done without harmful intent.
illness that persists over time; illness that lasts more than 3 months is called a
What is Chronic Disease
2nd most common skin cancer
what is squamous cell carcinoma
Education
- Engineering (ergonomics and product design)
- Enforcement (legislation, safety policies, and regulation)
what are the three E's of injury prevention
Chronic disease contributes to ___ of the $2 trillion of medical care costs incurred in the US
What is 75%
Major factor in development of skin cancer
what is ultraviolet light and sun exposure
Chronic disease account for ____ of all deaths in the US
what is 70%
Deadliest skin cancer
malignant melanoma
Be a good bystander: bullying, sexual assault
Avoid unlit areas
Walk, jog, workout with someone
What is personal prevention
More than _______ lives with chronic illness which can progress to disability with time or lack of treament
90 Million
only curative treatment for melanoma
surgery