MAPEH (ncds) oct. 22 2026

Hypertension

When the force of blood against artery walls is consistently too high.

The normal blood pressure.

120/80 mmHg.

Abnormal blood pressure (HBP)

140/90 mmHg.

Cardiovascular Disease

A condition that affects the heart and blood vessels. Can also lead to coronary heart disease.

Diabetes

A condition where the body makes too little insulin or cannot use the insulin it produces effectively.

Type 1 Diabetes

When the body does not produce insulin. (Diabetes)

Type 2 Diabetes

When the body cannot properly use the insulin it produces. (Diabetes)

Gestational Diabetes

This type of diabetes happens temporarily during pregnancy.

Cancer

A group of diseases where cells divide uncontrollably.

Malignant

A term used for cancer. Can infect and destroy nearby tissues and organs.

Benign

A tumor that grows in size but does not spread. Harmless unless obstructs tissues or organs.

Carcinoma

The most common type of cancer.

Sarcoma

Cancers that start in he connective or supportive tissues. Develops in the muscle, bone, fat, blood vessels, cartilage.

Lymphonas

Grows in the lymphanic tissues or the immune system tissues. Abnormal production of white blood cells.

Leukemia

Blood or bone marrow cancer. Abnormal production of red blood cells, leukocytes or white blood cells.