Chronic Diseases DC

What are characteristics of a chronic disease? (Mark each one)

• Long term

• curable

• treatable

• short term

Which is not a risk factor?

• Alcohol Consumption

• Tobacco use

• Sleeping

• Physical activity

What is the top chronic disease in America and DC?

• Diabetes

• Substance abuse

• Heart Disease

• Cancer

High cholesterol is a build up of what?

• Bad Cholesterol

• Blood

• Salty fats

• Sugary fats

What are the two types of diabetes? 1______ 2______

How many cancers are there?

• Over 50

• Approximately 56

• Approximately 130

• Over 100

What blood disorders did we discuss?

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Disorder where the blood doesn’t clot properly

• hemophilia

• sickle cell

• diabetes

• high-blood pressure

Why do people with anorexia develop Osteoporosis?

• Not enough protein in their bones

• Not enough iron in their bones

• Not enough bone marrow in their bones

• Not enough carbs in their bones

Why does asthma affect people the most in less affluent communities? (select all that apply)

• Environmental irritants

• Cheaper cigars/cigarettes

• Pollution

• Marijuana

• Buses