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What is Disease?
A disease is anything infectious (spreading from one organism to another) or noninfectious (does not spread from one organism to another) that changes or disrupts normal cell function.
Egyptian Medicine The early Egyptians (4000-1000 B.C.) had many remedies for illness. Spells, incantations, and magic were integral parts of their medicine.
Among early races, illness and death were attributed to actions of the gods and demonic possession.
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True Or False: Americans were the first to systematically treat disease. Hippocrates is one of the pioneers of disease prevention. Bacteria can be cured; but viruses cannot. Define the following word/s: disease
Adaptive
Second Line of defense White blood cells & Lymphocytes Antibodies formed when there is a pathogen
HIVvirus that attacks the immune system making it difficult to fight disease TuberculosisBacterial infection of the lungs. MeningitisInflammation of the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord. EncephalitisInflammation of the brain Poliomyelitis (Polio)caused by a virus of the CNS Others?
Mononucleosis Known as the kissing disease, common in teens; its a virus that multiplies in the lymphocytes changing lymphocyte appearance.
Others?
What are Some Examples of Acute Noninfectious Diseases (This is a hard one)?
Heart Attack Stroke Cardiac Arrest HypoglycemiaToo low blood sugar levels HyperglycemiaToo high blood sugar levels Others?
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Define the following: Infectious Disease Noninfectious Disease Chronic Disease Acute Disease Acute Infectious Disease Name two Acute Non Infectious Disease Name two Chronic Infectious Disease Name Two Chronic Non Infectious Disease Name Two
Secondary Prevention
Secondary PreventionPreventive measures that lead to early diagnosis and prompt treatment of a disease or injury to limit disability and prevent a more severe disease.
Methods: Visit your doctor on a regular basis Visit your doctor for regular physicals Visit your doc for regular physicals
Tertiary Prevention
Tertiary PreventionMeasures aimed at
rehabilitation following significant disease.
ScenariosWhats the Level of prevention? Wanda stays at home all day in fear that she will catch a disease. She is always in the restroom washing her hands and when someone sneezes, she runs away like theres no tomorrow. Whats the level of prevention? If you said primaryyoure right!!!
The End?
The End of this PowerPoint, the beginning of your journey in disease preventionI wish you all the best!
As a group, present an 8-10 minute presentation on one of the following diseases: Type 1 & 2 Diabetes, Cancer, Asthma, Hypertension, Osteoarthritis, and Coronary Heart/Artery Disease. At the conclusion of your presentation, prepare a quiz with five questions relating to your disease (this may be included at the end of your presentation). Dont forget your table of contents and cover page! Its your job as a group to present the disease and be able to answer the following questions thoroughly:
QUESTIONS 2 ANSWER!
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. What is the disease? What causes the disease? Whos at risk? What are some of the symptoms? How is the disease treated? How can the disease be prevented? What are some relevant statistics and research? Other pertinent information? References Cited?
Grading Rubric!
Clarity and Presentation Content Reliability Group Participation Organization Creativity _____ 20 _____ 20 _____ 20 _____ 20 _____ 20
Total Score
_____ 100
Group Assignments!
Group 1 - Type 1 & 2 Diabetes Group 2 - Cancer Group 3 Asthma Group 4 Hypertension Group 5 Osteoarthritis Group 6 - Coronary Heart/Artery Disease