Noncommunicable diseases, which can seriously undermine a countrys social and economic development, are progressively killing more people. Communicable diseases are also known as infectious diseases or transmissible diseases. World health organization non communicable diseases. Scribd is the worlds largest social reading and publishing site. Pdf the burden of communicable and noncommunicable. Also known as non infectious diseases include chronic illnesses such as cancer, diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, asthma and alcoholism. Communicable diseases are a major cause of mortality and morbidity in emergencies, and particularly in complex emergencies, where collapsing health services and disease control programmes, poor access to health care, malnutrition, interrupted supplies and logistics, and poor coordination. The rise of noncommunicable diseases in zambia and. Communicable and non communicable disease worksheets. Disease can be acquired in different ways, and you can test what you know about communicable and noncommunicable diseases with this quiz and printable worksheet combo. Non infectious diseases choose three diseases from the following list of non infectious diseases to examine and complete the tables goitre 1980.
Grade 5 disease prevention unit lesson one communicable and non communicable diseases estimated delivery time. Communicable disease an overview sciencedirect topics. Non infectious are non communicable diseases and caused by a variety of reasons. Who estimates that deaths from noncommunicable diseases ncds are likely to increase globally by 17% over the next 10 years, and the region will experience a 27% increase, that is 28 million additional deaths from these conditions which are projected to exceed deaths due to communicable, maternal, perinatal and nutritional diseases combined by. Communicable and noncommunicable disease ppt xpowerpoint. Communicable diseases refer to diseases that can be transmitted and make people ill. Half of the deaths are due to cvds, a quarter due to cancers, and about a tenth due to respiratory. Noncommunicable diseases pdf, 62kb world health organization. Although communicable diseases are major causes of mortality and morbidity in the country, ncds represent a fairly large share of the burden of disease among nigerians, representing 47 percent of total mortality in 2011. Death or disability at younger ages and rising healthcare costs resulting from ncds are causing severe.
A non communicable disease are diseases that cannot be directly passed to another. These diseases are often called lifestyle diseases, because they. Slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. Definition chronic conditions that do not result from an acute infectious process and hence are not communicable. Noncommunicable diseases are skyrocketing in kenya and uganda.
This in turn will help achieve the goal of healthy lives and wellbeing for all. Though the countries governments have a responsibility to tackle the problem, individuals need to take action too. A related non pathogenic strain is distinct epidemiologically and biologically from the. This is an activity that offers students an opportunity to differentiate various bug bites, bugs, communicable and non communicable diseases. Prevention and control of communicable diseases a guide for school administrators, nurses, teachers, child care providers, and parents or guardians department of health and senior services bureau of communicable disease control and prevention jefferson city, mo 65102 573 75161 866 6289891 email. Beating noncommunicable diseases in the community fip. In this activity, students will be identifying common diseases they may come in contact with, describing the symptoms and identifying the disease as communicable or non. Chronic conditions are characterized by the following. Ncds such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and chronic respiratory disease. Communicable diseases reading and question sheet non communicable diseases reading and question sheet visual word wall vocabulary recording sheet cards for a large class tchart student tcharts spreading and preventing disease activity day 1. Noncommunicable diseases ncds in clude cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, chronic lung diseases and oth ers.
Infectious diseases communicable diseases 80% of these can be prevented by simple sanitary measures. Pdf current status of communicable and noncommunicable. Communicable diseases are the one which spreads through pathogens from one person to another. Infectious diseases have been the leading cause of death throughout most of human existence. Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Acute communicable diseases amebiasis page 1 amebiasis 1. It is a different way to end a communicable non communicable disease unit. Noncommunicable diseases like cardiovascular diseases, cancer, diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and mental disorders are.
Cancer etc noncommunicable diseases ncds, is a diseases which are not passed from person to another. Communicable and noncommunicable diseases occur within the same patient populations, and it is vital to secure the necessary political and programmatic commitment for integrated, effective and sustainable action to address them. Communicable and non communicable diseases increase at the same rate in low and highincome countries occurring among the same patient populations. Even as infections and nutritional deficiencies are receding as leading contributors to death and disability, cardiovascular diseases cvds, cancers, diabetes, neuropsychiatric ailments, and other. Diseases that are spread from person to person by the passing of germs. There are various disease causing agents ranging from bacteria and viruses to. Low and middleincome countries lmic are experiencing increasing disease burdens of ncds.
In 2008, almost twothirds of all deaths, or 36 million, were caused by ncds. Examples include cancer, diabetes, and hypertension. Pneumonia can be contagious, depending on which type you have. Non communicable diseases to take on this issue for the first time on such a grand stage. Prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases. At a neighboring gate, a flight arrives and several people exit the plane wearing surgical masks. Noncommunicable diseases ncds are the leading killer globally and are increasing around the world.
There are strong links between infectious and noncommunicable disease. Communicable disease is spread by coughing or sneezing. Non communicable diseases have not only displaced communicable diseases in the developing countries, but these countries are now experiencing double burden of disease frenk et al, 1989. Pdf on sep 22, 2015, ad harries and others published communicable and noncommunicable diseases. What are diseases lets say youre sitting at a gate in a major american airport, waiting to board a flight. Do not result from an acute infectious process are not communicable cause premature morbidity, dysfunction, and reduced quality of life usually develop and progress over long. This paper seeks to analyse the issue of integration of cds and ncds in health care in developing countries and outlines the challenges and the need for innovative approaches to. With millions of people living with non communicable diseases ncds in the americas, there is an urgent need for action from multiple stakeholders. Non communicable diseases ncds, namely cancers, cardiovascular disease, chronic respiratory diseases and diabetes, are chronic, costly but largely preventable diseases. Some of the reasons for the non infectious disease are genetics, nutritional deficiency, age and sex of the individual and so on. Wash your hands with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Epidemics of noncommunicable diseases ncd are presently emerging or accelerating in most developing countries murray and lopez 1996.
Germs are microorganisms that can get into your body and cause. Acute communicable disease control manual b73 revisionaugust 2011 part iv. What are communicable and noncommunicable diseases. Solutions for non communicable disease prevention and. Noncommunicable diseases who regional office for africa. Noncommunicable diseases ncds, also known as chronic diseases, are not passed from person to person.
A number of resolutions were drawn up emphasizing the linkages between non communicable diseases and communicable diseases, and a call made for appropriate integration. Nutritional problems the magnitude of infectious diseases in ethiopia can be seen from the 1993 e. A disease that has a prolonged course, that does not resolve spontaneously, and for which a complete cure is rarely achieved. Noncommunicable disease deaths increasing globally. A very effective ppt on communicable and non communicable diseases with a lot of new things to know. National strategy and action plan for noncommunicable diseases. Overview of noncommunicable diseases and related risk. This unit also includes an optional activity for students to name diseases.
Non communicable diseases are not transmitted by any infection or any physical contact while communicable diseases can be transmitted by blood, bodily fluids, saliva, mucus and sexual contact. Every day i think about how much progress zambia has made towards attainment of. Entamoeba histolytica, a protozoan parasite that exists as a trophozoite and cyst. Noncommunicable diseases on global agendas pan american. Integration of noncommunicable diseases in health care. Noncommunicable diseases is a diseases, caused due to multiple causes and are not passed or transmitted directly or indirectly from person to another by any agency. Diseases caused due to inadequate intake of an essential nutrient in the diet are called deficiency diseases. Noncommunicable diseases are crucial to the success of the global health.
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