Transcript Preventing Disease

Common Core Standard
9.PCH.1
Analyze wellness, disease prevention, and recognition of symptoms.
9.PCH.1.1
Recognize that individuals have some
control over risks for communicable
and chronic diseases.
9.PCH.1.3
Explain the procedures for health
screenings, checkups, and other early
detection measures in terms of their
health-related benefits.
9.PCH.1.2
Summarize the procedures for
organ donation, local and state
resources, and benefits
9.PCH.1.4
Design strategies for reducing risks
for chronic diseases
 Why do people get sick?
 Is there any way to
prevent sickness?
 What do health
screenings do for a
person?
 What are the benefits of
organ donation?
 Pathogens attack your body and
cause an infection of some kind.
There are 4 types of pathogen:
 BACTERIA
 VIRUS
 FUNGI
 PARASITES
 HAND WASHING-The best way to prevent
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sickness (Wash for 20 seconds or more)
DON’T TOUCH-Keep fingers away from
your eyes and nose, mouth or cuts. (They
transfer bacteria/viruses/fungus to these
areas)
DIET-Eat a well balanced diet that is high
in antioxidants and fiber.
EXERCISE-20-30 minutes of exercise, 5
days a week will help bolster T-Cell counts
and maintain immunity
STRESS REDUCTION-Hobbies such as
Yoga, tai chi or even a massage can reduce
stress.
 Health Screenings are the
best way to prevent disease
Things to checked for at a
Health Screening:
Cholesterol
 Why?
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Diabetes
 When a doctor finds a
disease in the early stages,
your chances of survival
are much higher.
High Blood Pressure
Prostate/Breast Cancer
Screening
Skin Cancer Screening
Immunization Schedules
 What organs can be donated?
 Skin
 Eyes
 Intestines
 Heart
 Lungs
 Liver
 Pancreas
 Bones
 Blood Vessels
Why should someone donate organs? What are the benefits?
 SAVE LIVES
 COMFORT GRIEVING
FAMILIES
 A SECOND CHANCE
 IMPROVED QUALITY OF
LIFE
*There are a shortage of organ donors in North Carolina and the United States
The grey areas of North Carolina are covered by Lifeshare of
the Carolinas. The blue and green areas are covered by
Carolina Donor Services and Carolina Eye Bank.
 Age 16 with parental consent.
(Living Donor)
 Infants to senior citizens
(Deceased Donor)
 The process is free of charge and
paid by the recipient’s insurance
(Medicare/Medicaid).
 Organs must have had a
constant blood supply to be
donated. If you die at home,
your organs are ineligible.
4300 North Carolina Residents are
waiting for organs to be donated this
year.
Register at the NCDMV website or
Donate Life NC website to become a
donor.
You can not sell your organs for
money. This is illegal in North
Carolina.
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http://www.cdc.gov/family/checkup/
http://www.donatelifeny.org/about-donation/faq/#nul
https://www.donatelifenc.org/content/frequently-askedquestions#who-can-register