Transcript Chapter 24

Chapter 24
Chronic Diseases
Chapter Objectives
1. Explain the difference between infectious
disease and chronic illness
2. State the known risk factors for heart
disease
3. List the common causes of heart attacks
and strokes
4. List the signs and symptoms of heart
attacks and strokes
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Chapter Objectives (continued)
5. Explain what cancer is
6. List the risk factors for some cancers
7. Describe the following conditions:
asthma, diabetes, and migraine
headaches
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Introduction
• Chronic disease: one that tends to last a
long period of time
• Chronic diseases include cancer and heart
disease
• They are more common today because
people live longer
• They are not always life-threatening, but
can reduce quality of life
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Cardiovascular Disease
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Hypertension
Heart attack
Stroke
Treating heart disease
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Risk Factors
• Modifiable
– Smoking
– Inactivity
– High cholesterol
– Obesity and
overweight
– Hypertension
• Nonmodifiable
– Heredity
– Age
– Gender
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Cancer
• Factors contributing to cancer
– Diet, occupational and environmental factors,
infectious agents, obesity, inactivity, genetics
• Prevention and warning signs
– Practice caution
• Cancer treatments
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Warning Signs
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Change in bowel or bladder habits
A sore that does not heal
Unusual bleeding or discharge
Thickening or a lump in the breast or
elsewhere
• Indigestion or problems swallowing
• Obvious change in a wart or mole
• Nagging cough or persistent hoarseness
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Other Chronic Conditions
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Asthma
Diabetes
Migraine headaches
Osteoporosis
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Summary
• Many chronic diseases are related to
lifestyle
• Early detection and treatment is critical for
effective treatment
• It is important to know the symptoms and
warning signs of chronic conditions
• Habits started during teen years influence
chances of chronic diseases in adult years
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