Common Noncommunicable Diseases

Question 1

What are hereditary diseases?

Answer 1

Caused by genetic abnormality, passed between generations from one or both parents
Relatively rare occurrences
Single-gene, complex, chromosomal

Question 2

What is the single gene?

Answer 2

A single gene is mutated in an incomplete or wrong order

Huntington’s disease (brain cells), sickle cell anemia, cystic fibrosis (defective lung mucus)

Question 3

What are complex?

Answer 3

Multiple genetic mutations which are influenced by lifestyle choices
Type 2 diabetes and cancer

Question 4

What are chromosomal diseases?

Answer 4

When a person inherits an incomplete number of chromosomes

Down syndrome, Turner syndrome

Question 5

What are immune disorders?

Answer 5

Compromise of the human immune system
Body is vulnerable to infection
The system can be under or overactive
Allergies, asthma

Question 6

What are autoimmune disorders?

Answer 6

Human immune system attacks it’s own body
Cells, tissues, and organs
Attacked tissue is an inflammation
Rheumatoid arthritis 
Multiple sclerosis
Women of 🤰more likely than men

Question 7

What is coping and treatment?

Answer 7

Confront and accept the diagnosis
Openly discuss the situation
Consult with a doctor and follow treatment plan
Report updates or changes to doctor