Skin Cancer
What is skin cancer?
The abnormal growth of skin cells to the point of harming the body
What is the definition of unintentional?
not done by intention or design
What is a chronic disease?
A chronic condition is a human health condition or disease that is persistent or otherwise long-lasting in its effects or a disease that comes with time.
What is a vegetarian
a person who does not eat meat, and sometimes other animal products, especially for moral, religious, or health reasons.
What is an eating disorder
any of a range of psychological disorders characterized by abnormal or disturbed eating habits
How to detect skin cancer
Asymmetry - lopsided?
Border - weird fuzzy border?
Colour - red, white, or blue?
Diameter - Larger than a Pencil eraser
Evolving - Chance over time?
What is an accident?
an unforeseen and unplanned event or circumstance
What different types of chronic disease are there?
What is a Vegan?
Vegan: Vegans do not consume any animal products or by-products.
What is binge eating disorder
Identified by consuming large quantities of food in an uncontrolled manner
How many deaths per year does skin cancer cause
around 3000 deaths per year
How many accidental deaths per year?
161,374
How many lives are taken by these?
What is a Lacto Vegetarian
What is anorexia nervosa
A severely distorted perception of one’s physical appearance. This mindset leads to actions including: self-starvation and excessive exercise rooted in an intense fear of gaining weight
How to prevent skin cancer?
sunscreen
seek shade
avoid tanning beds
beware the sunburn
How to prevent unintentional injuries?
Maintain a healthy lifestyle. Keep up your health, and make good decisions overall
How to prevent chronic diseases?
Avoid Tobacco
maintain a healthy weight
Eat a Healthy Diet
Maintain Daily Physical Activity and Limit Television Watching
What is a pescatarian?
Pescatarian (Pescetarian): While technically not a type of vegetarian, these individuals do restrict their meat consumption to fish and seafood only.
What is bulimia nervosa?
Identified by compulsive overeating leading to self-induced vomiting as well as intentional vomiting after any/all food intake. Laxatives and diuretics are commonly used in an attempt to purge the body of food.