Health Grade 7

1. Non-Communicable
Diseases
The Modern Serial Killer

2. What are NCDs ?
• It is a diseases that cannot be transmitted.

3. Major Types of NCDs

4. Causes Of NCDs
• genetics
• exposure to air pollution
• behaviors such as smoking,
• unhealthy dietand
• physical inactivity

5. Key Elements for leading a Healthy
Life

6. How to Prevent NCDs
• Healthy Diet
• Physical Activity
• Optimizing Weight
• Avoiding Tobacco and Alcohol
• Pollution
• “DISCIPLINE” to yourself

7. Healthy Diet
• Eating meals at regular times.
•Eating a healthy breakfast is the best way to
start a day.
•Drink 8 or more glass of water instead of
sugared beverages.

9. Physical Activity
Regular exercise and activity helps protect against
the development of NCDs, helps to ensure good
bone health and helps to prevent related problems
such as cancer as well as risk of fractures.

10. Weight
Weight should be adjusted according to
the Body Mass Index (BMI) of a person.
Children should not be overweight as it
can affect them in the coming stages of
life.

11. Avoiding Tobacco and
Alcohol
• Alcohol and tobacco contain harmful
substances which could lead to Mouthand
Lung cancer.

12. CAUTION
Consumption of alcohol in teens can lead to abuse
and violence among them. It is usually caused
because of Peer Pressure.

13. Pollution
• It is one more causer of NCDs and frequently
observed in a Polluted Areas.

14. Discipline
• Be responsible in your health.

15. Cure for NCDs
• Visit and consult to Professional Doctors.
• Have a Medical Treatment
• People have the right to get proper
treatment at affordable prices. It is also
supported by the DOH.

16. Thank You for your
attention!