Risk Factor of Non-Communicable Diseases- Health 7

1. Objective:
- Describe the risk factors and
possible complications of non-
communicable diseases.

2. Vocabulary
•Risk Factor – something that increases a person’s
chances of developing a disease.
•Example:
Cigarette smoking is a risk factor for lung cancer
Obesity is a risk factor for heart disease.

3. Vocabulary
•Possible Complication – is an unfavourable of a
disease or outcome.
•Example:
Cigarette smoking is a risk factor for lung cancer.
Obesity is a risk factor for heart disease.
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6. •What did you observed on the
video?
•What are some risk factors that
could lead into non-
communicable diseases?

7. Risk Factors and Possible Complications
of Non-communicable Diseases
•Smoking Alcohol
Eating too much Sweets
Unhealthy diet Eating Salty Foods
Physical Inactivity

8. POSSIBLE COMPLICATIONS
•Cancer Diabetes
Cardiovascular Diseases
Renal Failure/Kidney
Chronic Lung Disease

10. Using the set B grouping. Let each group
make graphic organizer or draw an object
that will best explain the risk factor and
possible complications of non-
communicable diseases.
Give them enough time to do their
activity.

11. CRITERIA
•Creativity - 20
•Presentation and content - 15
•Cooperation - 15
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