Non-Communicable Diseases

A disease that cannot be spread from one person to another.

Some Non Communicable Diseases are:

• Chronic- are present continuously on and off over a long period of time. Example: Asthma, Diabetes...

• Degenerative- cause a further breakdown in body cells, tissues and organs as they progress. Example: Multiple Sclerosis, Arthritis...

Causes Noncommunicable Diseases

Noncommunicable diseases can have many causes.

Diseases present at birth

• congenital disorders- present when a baby is born (Down Syndrome)

• congenital defect- during pregnancy (Heart Defect)

• heredity- passing traits from parents to their biological children (Down Syndrome)

Lifestyle Choices

• use and abuse any drugs

• eat unhealthy

• no practice physical activity

Causes Noncommunicable Diseases

Noncommunicable diseases can have many causes.

Enviromental Factors

• air pollution

• smog

• carbon monoxide

Cancer

Occurs when abnormal cells multiply out of control

Skin cancer

Breast cancer

Lung cancer

Leukemia - Cancer in the blood

Lymphoma- affects the Immune System

Cancer is named according to the area of the body affected.

Types of Cancer

Reducing the risk of Cancer

Practicing healthful behaivors can reduce your risk of cancer.

• Avoid tobacco and alcohol

• Eat well and exercise

• Limit sun exposure

• Knowing your body and self-examination

• Know the warning signs