DISEASES

Noncommunicable

NONCOMMUNICABLE DISEASE

Diseases that are not spread through

contact

Not spread by germs

Caused by a breakdown in body cells

and tissues

CAUSES OF NONCOMMUNICABLE DISEASE

Genetics

Lifestyle

Behaviors

Environment

CHRONIC DISEASES

Present either continuously or off and

on over a long time.

DEGENERATIVE DISEASE

Cause further breakdown in the body

cells and tissues as they progress

GENETIC DISORDERS

Inherited problem in which the body

does not develop or function normally

BIRTH DEFECTS

Disorders of the developing and newborn

baby

Causes: Environment/Genetic/Combo of Env.

& Gen.

RISK FACTORSCharacteristics that increase a person’s

chances of developing the disease• Environment• Heredity• Ethnic Group• Age• Lifestyle Behaviors

Lifestyle behaviors have direct or indirect

effect on diseases-Cause vs. Prevention

DISEASES CAUSED BY ENVIRONMENT

Chemical Fumes

Gaseous Wastes

Asbestos

Household chemicals

Second Hand smoke

Air/Water Pollution

Meth Labs

HEALTHY LIFESTYLE BEHAVIORS

Eat Healthy Diet

Exercise Regularly

Maintain desirable weight

Learn to manage stress

Avoid Smoking

Avoid Alcohol and Drugs

No guarantee of not getting a noncommunicable disease

but can help minimize effects