Health

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Chronic diseases

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Are present either continuously or on and off over a long period of time

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Non communicable diseases

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Are diseases that cannot be spread from person to person

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Degenerative disease

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Is a disease that causes a breakdown of the body cells, tissues, and organs as it progresses

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Congenital disorders

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All disorders that are present when the baby is born

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Heredity

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Is the passing of traits from parents to their children

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Cancer

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Is a disease characterized by the rapid and uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells

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Tumor

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Is a mass of abnormal cells

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Benign

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Are not cancerous

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Malignant

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Are cancerous

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Risk factors

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Are characteristic or behaviors that increase the likelihood of developing a medical disorder or disease

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Carcinogens

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Are substances that cause cancer

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Biopsy

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Is the removal of a sample of tissue from a person for examination

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Radiation therapy

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Is a treatment that uses X-Rays or other forms of radiation to kill cancer cells

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Chemotherapy

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Is the use of powerful medicines to destroy cancer cells

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Remission

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When cancer signs and symptoms disappear

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Recurrence

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The return of cancer after a remission

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Arteriosclerosis

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Is a group of disorders in which arteries harden and become more rigid

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Atherosclerosis

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Occurs when fatty substances in the blood build up on the walls of the arteries

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Hypertension

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Is a condition in which the pressure of the blood on the walls of the blood vessels stays at a level that is higher than normal

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Stroke

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Is a serious condition that occurs when an artery of the brain breaks or becomes blocked

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Heart attack

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Is a condition in which blood flow to a part of the heart is greatly reduced or blocked

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Angioplasty

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Is a surgical procedure in which an instrument with a tiny balloon, drill bit, or laser attachment is inserted into a blocked artery to clear a blockage

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Body mass index (BMI)

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Is a formula you can use to determine if you weight is appropriate for you

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Diabetes

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Is a disease that prevents the body from converting food into energy

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Insulin

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Is a protein made in the pancreas that regulates the level of glucose in the blood

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Type 1 diabetes

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Is a condition in which the immune system attacks insulin-producing cells in the pancreas

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Type 2 diabetes

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Is a condition in which the body cannot effectively use insulin it produces

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Arthritis

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Is a disease of the joints marked by painful swelling and stiffness

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Osteoarthritis

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Is a chronic disease that results from a breakdown in cartilage in the joints

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Rheumatoid arthritis

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Is a chronic disease characterized by pain, inflammation, swelling, and stiffness of the joints

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Allergy

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Is an extreme sensitivity to a substance

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Allergens

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Substances that cause allergic responses

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Pollen

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Is a powdery substance released by the flowers of some plants

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Histamines

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Are the chemicals in the body that causes symptoms of the allergic reaction

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Hives

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Are raised bumps on the skin that are very itchy

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Antihistamines

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Are medicines that help control the effects triggered by histamines

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Asthma

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Is a condition in which the small airways in the lungs narrow, making breathing difficult

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Bronchodilators

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Are reliever medications used to relax the muscles around the air passages