Non-Communicable Diseases Assignment

Use the drop-down menus to complete each sentence. ----- occurs when the immune system attacks the body. ----- is often caused by obesity resulting from overeating and poor nutrition ----- is caused by DNA changes in a single gene and affects the nerve cells in the brain. ------ is caused by uncontrolled cell growth. ----- occurs when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin, or the body does not respond properly to it.

1st drop down. Lupus 2nd drop down. Cardiovascular disease 3rd drop down. Huntingtons disease 4th drop down. Cancer 5th drop down. Diabetes

How does osteoporosis weaken bones? Check all that apply. A. Lowers bone mass. B. Lowers bone density. C. Creates holes in bones. D. Causes permanent pain. E. Results in a loss in height. F. Results in stooped posture. G. Occurs in hip, spine, or wrist.

A. Lowers bone mass. B. Lowers bone density. C. Creates holes in bones.

What is the purpose of mammography? A. treat breast cancer. B. Detect breast cancer. C. Prevent breast cancer. D.Research breast cancer.

B. Detect breast cancer.

Which diseases can be prevented or treated with healthy lifestyle choices? Check all that apply. A. Sickle cell disease. B. Huntington's disease. C. Cardiovascular disease. D. Osteoporosis. E. Type 2 diabetes. F. Celiac disease

C. Cardiovascular disease. D. Osteoporosis. E. Type 2 diabetes. F. Celiac disease

Which statement best summarizes the passage? A. Without correct lifestyle changes, prediabetic people will become diabetic. B. With correct lifestyle changes, a prediabetic person will not become diabetic. C. Even with correct lifestyle changes, prediabetic people will become diabetic D. With correct lifestyle changes, a prediabetic person decreases the risk of becoming diabetic.

D. With correct lifestyle changes, a prediabetic person decreases the risk of becoming diabetic.

In this assignment, you will: demonstrate your knowledge of symptoms of these diseases. identify treatment options. evaluate preventive steps. read and analyze texts about these diseases. summarize passages on these topics. demonstrate your understanding of possible cures.

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What are the benefits of chemotherapy? Check all that apply. A. Decreases pain B. Shrinks tumors C. Kills cancer cells D. Reduces pressure E. Provides a drug-free treatment F. Removes tumors G. Stops cancer from spreading H. Works throughout the whole body

A. Decreases pain B. Shrinks tumors C. Kills cancer cells D. Reduces pressure G. Stops cancer from spreading H. Works throughout the whole body

Which health decisions can decrease the risk of non-communicable diseases? Check all that apply. A. Never using tobacco products. B. Not drinking alcohol. C. Eating a healthy diet. D. Exercising regularly. E. Limiting exposure to ultraviolet light. F. Eating a diet high in fats and sugars. G. Visiting the doctor.

A. Never using tobacco products. B. Not drinking alcohol. C. Eating a healthy diet. D. Exercising regularly. E. Limiting exposure to ultraviolet light.

According to this cigarette label, why should smoking be avoided? Check all that apply. A. Smoking causes lung cancer. B. Smoking causes cardiovascular disease. C. Smoking is harmful to a person's health. D. Smoking is more likely to cause disease than all other lifestyle behaviors. F. Smoking is responsible for all heart disease and lung cancer cases.

A. Smoking causes lung cancer. B. Smoking causes cardiovascular disease. C. Smoking is harmful to a person's health.

According to this graph, what statement summarizes the causes of death in the United States for 2014? A. Cancer accounts for fewer deaths than diabetes. B. Diabetes accounts for fewer deaths than the flu and pneumonia. C. Non-communicable diseases account for more than half of the deaths. D. Non-communicable diseases account for fewer deaths than accidents.

C. Non-communicable diseases account for more than half of the deaths.