Communicable & Non-Communicable Diseases

A disease that occurs when abnormal cells multiply out of control?

• Diabetes

• Insulin

• Heart Disease

• Cancer

Define Non-Communicable Disease

• A contagious disease, transmitted by vectors

• High Blood Pressure

• A disease that is not spread from person to person

• STD

Which one of these is NOT a modifiable risk factor?

• Heredity

• Tobacco Use

• Physical Inactivity

• Stress

Cardiovascular disease is a condition that reduces the strength or function of the heart or blood vessels

• True

• False

Unhealthy lifestyle choices is the cause of most heart disease

• True

• False

Catching it from someone else is a risk factor for cancer

• True

• False

________ is a disease that can be passed to a person from another person, animal or object.

• Non-communicable disase
• Communicable Disease
• Pathogens

________ are disease-causing organisms that are so small you need a microscope to see them. Think "fancy word for germs".

• mushrooms

• Disease

• Communicable

• Pathogen

Washing your hands is the _________ effective strategy for preventing the spread of disease?

• least
• most

Ways to limit exposure to communicable disease :

• washing your hands
• eating a balanced diet and participating in physical activity
• learn stress management techniques
• All of the above