Directions: Write down words inside the circle that you can associate with Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD). Then answer the questions that follow. NCD ctions: Complete the table explain the different non-comm in each column. Common communicable Disease Allergy a. Hay fever b. Allergic Eyes c. Eczema d. Hives e. Allergic shock Asthma Cardiovascular Diseases Cancer Diabetes Arthritis Renal failure process question: 1. what did you realized after answering the activity? 2. are there members of your family suffering from non-communicable disease? 3. what causes his/her disease? 4.how can you prevent this?
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Answer:
NCD: (Inside the circle)
- Cancer
- Diabetes
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Arthritis
- Renal Failure
Common Communicable Diseases:
- Influenza
- Tuberculosis
- Dengue Fever
- COVID-19
Allergy:
a. Hay fever
b. Allergic Eyes
c. Eczema
d. Hives
e. Allergic shock
Asthma
Process: (Table)
| Non-Communicable Disease | Explanation |
|------------------------|-------------|
| Cancer | Abnormal growth of cells that can invade or spread to other parts of the body |
| Diabetes | A metabolic disease that causes high blood sugar |
| Cardiovascular Disease | Disease of the heart and blood vessels |
| Arthritis | Joint inflammation that causes pain and stiffness |
| Renal Failure | Damage to the kidneys that can lead to kidney failure |
Questions:
1. I realized that non-communicable diseases are caused by various factors such as unhealthy lifestyle, genetic predisposition, and environmental factors.
2. Yes, there are members of my family suffering from non-communicable diseases.
3. The causes of their disease vary, some are due to unhealthy lifestyle while others are due to genetic predisposition.
4. We can prevent non-communicable diseases by living a healthy lifestyle, maintaining a balanced diet, exercising regularly, avoiding vices such as smoking and excessive drinking, and going for regular check-ups and screenings.