CD vs. NCD

Which communicable disease causes people to have a severe fever, chills, body aches and is caused by a respiratory infection?

• Mono

• Flu

• Strep Throat

Which communicable disease is characterized by fatigue and a swollen spleen and is caused by an overproduction of monocytes?

• Mono

• Flu

• Strep Throat

Which communicable disease is characterized by white patches of bacteria in the throat and has symptoms of sore throat and swollen lymph nodes

• Mono

• Flu

• Strep Throat

What are examples of risk factors for communicable diseases?

• sharing food and drinks

• not washing your hands

• exercising

• eating nutritious foods

What are examples of prevention methods for communicable diseases?

• sharing food and drinks

• not washing your hands

• exercising

• eating nutritious foods

Which noncommunicable disease occurs due to a resistance to insulin due to a person being overweight?

• cardiovascular (heart) disease

• cancer

• type 2 diabetes

• respiratory diseases

Which noncommunicable disease occurs due to blocked or narrowed blood vessels and is caused by lack of exercise and poor nutrition?

• cardiovascular (heart) disease

• cancer

• type 2 diabetes

• respiratory diseases

Which noncommunicable disease occurs due to chronic infections of the airways and leads to trouble breathing?

• cardiovascular (heart) disease

• cancer

• type 2 diabetes

• respiratory diseases

Which noncommunicable disease occurs due to malfunctioning cells reproducing rapidly and is due to lifestyle choices, environmental conditions and genetics?

• cardiovascular (heart) disease

• cancer

• type 2 diabetes

• respiratory diseases

What are 3 common risk factors for noncommunicable diseases?

• Exercising daily

• Poor nutrition

• using alcohol and tobacco

• genetics