Non-communicable Diseases (NCDs) Overview

Vocabulary flashcards covering the definition, characteristics, risk factors, and major types of non-communicable diseases based on the lecture transcript.

NCD

Short for non-communicable diseases; chronic, long-lasting diseases that are not transmitted from person to person.

Non-communicable diseases characteristics

Characterized by long duration, slow progression, being not infectious, and having long term health impacts.

NCD causal factors

Determined by genetic factors, environmental factors, and behavioral factors.

Major types of NCDs

Includes Cardiovascular diseases, Cancers, Chronic Respiratory diseases, and Diabetes.

Cardiovascular diseases

NCDs that affect the heart and blood vessels, often manifesting as heart attacks and strokes.

Cancers

A major type of NCD involving various tumor types affecting multiple organs.

Chronic Respiratory diseases

Long-term respiratory conditions such as Asthma and COPD.

Diabetes

A group of NCDs (type 1 and 2) that require ongoing lifestyle management.

Chronic nature of NCDs

Requires ongoing management and can affect all people of all ages and backgrounds.

Risk factors

Unhealthy diet, Physical inactivity, tobacco use or excessive alcohol, environmental influences, genetic disposition

Percentage is death globally

74 percent

Intentional injuries

Deliberate violence

RA 7610

Child protection Act, protecting children from abuse, exploitation, trafficking, prostitution and sexual abuse

RA 9280

Anti-trafficking in Persons Act

RA 9262

Anti VAWC

RA 9344

Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act, covers children at risk and those in conflict with the law

RA 8353

Anti-Rape Law

RA 9775

Anti-child pornography act

RA 10175

Cybercrime Prevention act of 2012

RA 10627

Anti Bullying act of 2013

Protective factors

Resilience, Social connection, Social -emotional competence, concrete support in times of need, and knowledge of one's strength.