Non Communicable Diseases

Community Medicine/Public Health

1. Dr.Shahzad A,Daula President The Human Welfare Foundation

2. It is a disease of the heart and blood vessels . This is the leading cause of mortality in the world .

3. Arteriosclerosis H ardening or thickening of the arteries.

4. Coronary heart dise a se C oronary arteries are narrowed or blocked .

5. Heart attack- An injury to heart muscle caused by reduced blood supply.

6. Angina Pectoris Narrowing of coronary arteries due to heart getting inadequate quantity of oxygen resulting to chest pains.

7. Rheumatic fever- H appens when the immune system attacks the heart.

8. Heart rhythm abnor mality when heart beat is not in rhythm .

9. Congestive heart failur The heart is not able to pump blood causing liquid to accumulate in the lungs and other areas of the body .

10. Stroke- Occurs when blood vessels in the brain are broken or blocked .

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

12. Benign - N o n cancer ous May g r ow lar ger but do not sp r e a d t o o t h e r par ts of the

13. FOUR CATEGORIES OF CANCER

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

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

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

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

18. Guidelines for Common Screening Procedures for Major NCDs Cancer warning signs Change in bowel or bladder habits A sore that does not heal Unusual bleeding or discharge Thickening or lump in the breast or elsewhere Indigestion or difficulty swallowing Obvious change in warts or moles Nagging cough or hoarseness in voice Unexplained anemia Sudden weight loss

19. WAYS TO TREAT CANCER Radi a ti on the r a p y High energy radiation to kill or damage the cancer cells

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

21. Anti Cancer drugs use to damage the abnormal cells Chemotherapy

22. How can you reduce the risk of Cancer?

23. Identify the sig n s and symptoms of cancer. Do have regular check-ups Practice non-tobacco lifestyle Avoid too much exposure to sun Eat fruits and vegetables

24. O b s e r v e m e a t s you eat E x e r c i s e an d m aintain the right weight A v o i d d r i n k i n g alcohol A v o i d b e i n g exposed to danger ous chemicals

25. A disease in which the body produces little or no insulin at all.

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

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

28. A chronic condition in which breathing becomes difficult.

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

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

31. Jzak Allah