Health Issues Flashcards

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What is a non communicable disease ?

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A disease that cannot be spread from thing to thing

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What is an example of a non communicable disease ?

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  • cancer
  • Diabeaties
  • CHD
  • asthma
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What is a communicable disease ?

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A disease that can be spread from one living thing to another

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What is an example of a communicable disease ?

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  • cold
  • flu
  • STD
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What are the risks that increase disease ?

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  • inheritance
  • air born droplets
  • sneezing
  • coughing
  • diet
  • exercise
  • smoking
  • drinking
  • sharing needles
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