Key vocab
What disease can't be spread by a vector.
What is Non-communicable disease.
A breathing disorder that is casued by narrowing/obstruction of the air ways.
What is Asthma
An abnormal reaction to an ordinary harmless substance.
What is an allergy?
A non-communicable disease when the body rejects or has a resistance to insulin.
What is diabetes?
A mass of abnormal cells.
What is a tumor?
The other word for this is "germ"
What is a Pathogen?
Dusting ceiling fans 2 times a month.
What is a way to avoid asthma attacks?
What is Histamine?
The part of the body controls blood sugar level.
What is the Pancreas?
The most powerful medicine used to fight cancer.
What is chemotherapy?
The things you do that increase the risk of non-communicable disease.
What are risk factors?
What is Avoid pollen, strong odors, smoke, use air filters, dust ceiling fans, use a inhaler, reduce stress, exercise regularly?
The first step of an allergic reaction.
What is contact with allergen/ Histamine is released?
The diabetes it controlled with healthy eating, regular physical activity, weight management, and, if needed, medication.
What is type 2 diabetes?
The type of tumor this is cancerous.
What is a Malignant tumor.
A condition that weakens the heart or blood vessels or interferes with the way they perform.
What is heart disease?
Cough, wheezing, and chest tightness.
What are symptoms of a asthma attack?
The type of rubber people can be allergic to.
What is latex?
This Diabetes your born with.
What is type 1 diabetes?
The type of tumor is harmless.
What is a Benign tumor.
Behaviors/habits that help determine a persons level of health.
What is life style choices?
Inflammation of the air ways clogging is caused by mucus buildup.
What causes asthma?
What is antihistamines, nasal steroid sprays, and decongestants, and penicillin?
The diabetes that you get when pregnant.
What is Gestational diabetes?
Only 5 to 10% of cancer is caused by this.
What is Heredity?