Non Communicable Disease

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Non Communicable Disease

• Disease that can not be passed from one person to
  another

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Non-Communicable Disease

• Allergies
• Alzheimers
• Arthritis
• Asthma
• Cancer
• Cerebral Palsy
• Cystic Fibrosis

• Heart Disease
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Muscular Dystrophy
• Diabetes
• Sickle-cell Anemia

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Causes of Non Communicable Disease

• Degenerative Disease Diseases that cause
  further breakdown in body cells, tissues, and
  organs as they progress
• Alzheimers
• Arthritis
• Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
• Muscular Dystrophy

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Causes of Non Communicable Disease

• Birth Defects Abnormality present at birth that
  causes physical or mental disability
• Can be caused by problems during pregnancy
• Medications
• E-rays
• Injury
• Alcohol
• Drugs

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Causes of Non Communicable Disease

• Genetic Disorders A disorder that is caused
  partly or completely by a defect in genes
• Sickle Cell Anemia
• Down Syndrome

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Causes of Non Communicable Disease

• Risk Factor - Characteristics that increase a
  persons chance of developing a disease
• Eating habits
• Physical Activities
• Sleep
• Stress
• Drug or Alcohol use

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Causes of Non Communicable Disease

• Environment The sum total of a persons
  surroundings
• Chemical Waste
• Certain Construction Materials
• Household Chemicals
• Second Hand Smoke
• Improper Waste Disposal
• Radon Gas
• Carbon Monoxide