ncd & cd Flashcards
Noncommunicable diseases
cannot be transmitted from a diseased host to a susceptible one.
Communicable diseases
caused by pathogenic agents which can be transmitted from an infected host to a non-infected but susceptible host.
4 Major non-communicable diseases (chronic diseases or lifestyle related diseases) in the Philippines:
• Cardiovascular diseases (CVD)
• Cancer
• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
(COPD)
• Diabetes Mellitus
NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASE Contributing factors:
• Genetics
• Environment
• Behavior
Number 1 killer of Americans
HEART DISEASE
CANCER
2nd cause of death
STROKE
• 3rd leading cause of death
• Blood supply to brain is interrupted
4th, 7th, and 10th leading cause of death
COPD, Diabetes Type II, Chronic liver disease and cirrhosis
REASONS FOR INCREASE IN NCDs
URBANIZATION
LIFESTYLE CHANGES
GLOBALIZATION
SOCIAL CHANGE
• taking action to prevent or delay the onset of illness or injury before pathogenesis occur.
• more desirable than intervention.
PREVENTION
INTERVENTION
taking action to control a disease in progress.
CONTROL
• means containment of a disease
• can include both prevention and intervention measures.
ERADICATION
uprooting or total elimination of a disease from the human population.
PRIMARY PREVENTION OF NON COMMUNICABLE DISEASES
• Adequate supply of healthy foods
• Housing
• Education opportunities
• Efficient community services
SECONDARY PREVENTION OF NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASES
measures that lead to early diagnosis and prompt treatment of an illness
•Mass screenings for chronic diseases
•Personal screenings
TERTIARY PREVENTION OF NCDs
retrain, re-educate and rehabilitate people following significant illness
•Adequate emergency medical personnel
•Adequate services
•Adequate facilities
•PT/OT
Prioritizing Prevention and Control Efforts
- Leading causes of death
- Years of Potential Life Lost (YPLL)
- Economic cost to society
• Example: Cost of treatment & Loss of
productivity
different health programs of the local government on the control of NCDs
- Increasing the Excise Tax for Alcoholic beverages and Cigarettes
- Seasonal liquor bans
- Imposing the health warnings on tobacco cigarette packets
- VACCINES
- Groceries implemented the use of eco bags and paper bags to lessen consumption of single-use plastics.
- DepEd strictly prohibited the serving of junk food to basic education learners.
- Improved access to essential health care
- Promotion of physical activity