2. Learning
objectives
At the endof the discussion, youare expected to:
a.explain the nature of non-communicable diseases
b.enumerate the common non-communicable diseases, its
common causes, signs and symptoms.
c.Create a public service announcement to spread the word
about non-communicable diseases.
19. Two types of
Cardio vascular disease
Coronary heart
disease
strokes
Coronary heart disease is a type of heart
disease that happens when the arteries of
the heart cannot deliver enough oxygen-
rich blood
Stroke is a disease that affects the arteries
leading to and within the brain.
20.
21.
22.
23. Two main
type cause
of stroke
Ischaemicwhenthebloodsupplyisstopped
becauseofabloodclot,accountingfor85%of
allcases.
Haemorrhanic when the blood vessel supplying
the brain bursts or weakens.