The document discusses several non-communicable diseases including cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, and asthma. It provides details on risk factors for cardiovascular disease and describes conditions like arteriosclerosis, coronary heart disease, heart attack, and stroke. It also categorizes cancer as malignant or benign and lists the four main categories. The document outlines treatment options for cancer including radiation therapy, immunotherapy, and chemotherapy. It concludes with a brief description of the two main types of diabetes and a definition of asthma.

1. … From GENETICS or LIFESTYLE

2. RISK FACTORS OF NON_ COMMUNICABLE DISEASE Unhealthy diet Malnutrition Obesity Physical activity Smoking Alcohol

3. It is a disease of the heart and blood vessels. This is the leading cause of mortality in the Philippines. CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE

4. Arteriosclerosis - condition that refers to the hardening or thickening of the arteries.

5. Coronary heart disease- occurs when coronary arteries are narrowed or blocked.

6. Heart attack- an injury to heart muscle caused by reduced blood supply.

7. Angina Pectoris - narrowing of coronary arteries due to heart getting inadequate quantity of oxygen resulting to chest pains.

8. Rheumatic fever- happens when the immune system attacks the heart.

9. Heart rhythm abnormalities (arrhythmia) - the condition when heart beat is not in rhythm.

10. Congestive heart failure - the heart is not able to pump blood causing liquid to accumulate in the lungs and other areas of the body.

11. Stroke- also known as “cerebrovascular accident”. Occurs when blood vessels in the brain are broken or blocked .

12. A group of disease where in the cells divide in an uncontrolled phase. CANCER

13. Malignant- cancerous It can infect and destroy nearby tissues and expand to other parts of the body which is known as metastasis.

14. Benign -not cancerous May grow larger but do not spread to other parts of the body.

15. FOUR CATEGORIES OF CANCER

16. Carcinoma Most common form of cancer. Breast, uterus, prostate, lung, stomach, colon and rectum

17. Sarcoma Connective or supportive cancers which include muscle, bone, fat, blood vessels and cartilage cancers.

18. Lymphoma Cancers arising in cells of lymphatic tissues or the immune system.

19. Leukemia A cancer in the blood or bone marrow.

21. WAYS TO TREAT CANCER Radiation therapy- uses high energy radiation to kill or damage cancer cells.

22. Immunotherapy treatment where the immune system is stimulated to fight cancer cells.

23. Chemotherapy treatment under medication of anti-cancer drugs which can kill cancer inside the body.

24. How can you reduce the risk of Cancer?

25. Identify the sighs and symptoms of cancer. (C.A.U.T.I.O.N) Do have regular check-ups Practice non-tobacco lifestyle Avoid too much exposure to sun Eat fruits and vegetables

26. Observe meats you eat Exercise and maintain the right weight Be aware of family’s history of cancer

27. Avoid drinking alcohol Avoid being exposed to dangerous chemicals and airborne fibers

28. A disease in which the body produces little or no insulin at all. DIABETES/DIABETES MELLITUS

29. Type 1 Diabetes “ Insulin dependent diabetes” Increased thirst, frequent urination, continuous hunger, weight loss, blurred vision tiredness.

30. Type 2 Diabetes “ Non-Insulin dependent” Gestational Diabetes Occurs is females during pregnancies

31. A chronic condition in which breathing becomes difficult. ASTHMA

32. “ HYPERSENSITIVITY Exaggerated response to an antibody forming substance or antigen. Not- contagious.