Choose a non-communicable disease such as cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, etc., and describe the multiple risk factors that can contribute to this disease. What risk factors can be controlled by the individual and which ones cannot? What local programs are available in your community to assist in reducing risk factors for the chosen non-communicable disease? Examples include screening programs, educational programs, genetic testing, etc. .

1. Choose a non-communicable disease such as cancer, diabetes,
cardiovascular disease, etc., and describe the multiple risk
factors that can contribute to this disease. What risk factors can
be controlled by the individual and which ones cannot?
What local programs are available in your community to assist
in reducing risk factors for the chosen non-communicable
disease? Examples include screening programs, educational
programs, genetic testing, etc.