Chapter 24 Chronic Diseases Copyright 2005 Delmar Learning

Chapter 24 Chronic Diseases © Copyright 2005 Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson

Chapter Objectives 1. Explain the difference between infectious disease and chronic illness 2. State the known risk factors for heart disease 3. List the common causes of heart attacks and strokes 4. List the signs and symptoms of heart attacks and strokes (continues) © Copyright 2005 Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc. 2

Chapter Objectives (continued) 5. Explain what cancer is 6. List the risk factors for some cancers 7. Describe the following conditions: asthma, diabetes, and migraine headaches © Copyright 2005 Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc. 3

Introduction • Chronic disease: one that tends to last a long period of time • Chronic diseases include cancer and heart disease • They are more common today because people live longer • They are not always life-threatening, but can reduce quality of life © Copyright 2005 Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc. 4

Cardiovascular Disease • • Hypertension Heart attack Stroke Treating heart disease © Copyright 2005 Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc. 5

Risk Factors • Modifiable – Smoking – Inactivity – High cholesterol – Obesity and overweight – Hypertension • Nonmodifiable – Heredity – Age – Gender © Copyright 2005 Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc. 6

Cancer • Factors contributing to cancer – Diet, occupational and environmental factors, infectious agents, obesity, inactivity, genetics • Prevention and warning signs – Practice caution • Cancer treatments © Copyright 2005 Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc. 7

Warning Signs • • Change in bowel or bladder habits A sore that does not heal Unusual bleeding or discharge Thickening or a lump in the breast or elsewhere • Indigestion or problems swallowing • Obvious change in a wart or mole • Nagging cough or persistent hoarseness © Copyright 2005 Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc. 8

Other Chronic Conditions • • Asthma Diabetes Migraine headaches Osteoporosis © Copyright 2005 Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc. 9

Summary • Many chronic diseases are related to lifestyle • Early detection and treatment is critical for effective treatment • It is important to know the symptoms and warning signs of chronic conditions • Habits started during teen years influence chances of chronic diseases in adult years © Copyright 2005 Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc. 10