DBTI –

Tarlac

• Grade 7:
FOURTH QUARTER

UNIT 11:   Common Non – Communicable Diseases

Prepared by: Leonora P. Atienza

 Learning Competency

Explains non-communicable diseases based on cause

and effect, signs and symptoms, risk factors and
protective factors and possible complications
 Learning Objectives

The Learner….
1. Discuss the nature of non – communicable diseases.
2. Practice ways to prevent and control non – communicable
diseases.
3. Promote programs and policies to prevent and control non
– communicable diseases
 Written OutPut
1. What are non – communicable diseases?

2. What are the causes or risk factors of non –

communicable diseases?
3. What are the ways to prevent and control non –
communicable diseases?
 Discussion

are diseases that cannot be passed on to another person.

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Discussion

The term NCDs refers to a group of conditions that

are not mainly caused by an acute infection, result in
long-term health consequences and often create a
need for long-term treatment and care.
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Discussion

These conditions include cancers,

cardiovascular disease, diabetes and
chronic lung illnesses, allergies.
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Discussion
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Discussion

Cancer - is a disease in which some of the

body's cells grow uncontrollably and spread to
other parts of the body.
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Discussion
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Discussion
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are a group of
disorders of the heart and blood vessels.

- are the leading cause of death globally.

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Discussion
What are the risk factors for cardiovascular
disease?
The most important behavioral risk factors of heart
disease and stroke are unhealthy diet, physical
inactivity, tobacco use and harmful use of alcohol. 
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Discussion
DIABETES - is a chronic (long-
lasting) health condition that
affects how your body turns food
into energy.
 Discussion
Early Signs of Diabetes
•frequent urination.
•blurry
. vision.
•yeast infections (such as urinary tract infections)
•dry mouth.
•itchy skin.
•dry skin.
•skin infections.
•excessive thirst.
 Discussion

Chronic lung disease may be

caused by smoking tobacco or by
breathing in secondhand tobacco
smoke, chemical fumes, dust, or
other forms of air pollution.
 Discussion
Allergies can cause a variety of symptoms such as a
runny nose, sneezing, itching,
rashes, swelling, or asthma. 
 Discussion
Five Most Common Allergies

•Pollen Allergy. Pollen allergies include tree, grass, and weed pollen. ...
•Mold Allergy. Mold allergy is a common indoor allergen, but mold can
also be found outdoors. ...
•Food Allergy. ...
•Dust Mite Allergy. ...
•Pet Allergy. ...