Differentiate Between Communicable and Chronic Diseases

Differentiate Between Communicable and Chronic Diseases 6th Grade

Then? Now? The Future?

Disease Formal Definition • Communicable disease: • A disease that is spread from one living organism to another or through the environment, often through “contaminated” (unclean or polluted) water. Other terms for these diseases are “contagious” (they can be caught from others) and “infectious” as they are caused by pathogens which multiply in the body and damage cells.

**Communicable Disease** • Infectious and transmitted by another person or animal. • Mosquito or tick bite Diseases that you can “catch” from someone or something else. Some people may use the words contagious or infectious when talking about communicable diseases.

What to do??Communicable Disease • When a person becomes sick with a communicable disease it means a GERM has invaded their body. • Germs fear soap and water. • Washing your hand well and often is the best way to beat these tiny warriors.

Disease Formal Definition • Chronic disease: • An illness which is ongoing. These diseases are also referred to a “degenerative” because they break down organs. They may be “progressive”, meaning the person will continue to get worse unless there is medical care. Today, these conditions often result from “lifestyle”: one’s behavioral choice, like food, physical activity and safety practices.

**Chronic Disease** • Usually caused by one’s lifestyle, like diet and nutrition, and worsen over time. • Example • Heart disease • Cancer • Diabetes

Cause and Effect

How Diseases Spread, How to PreventNote Taking Guide • Direct Contact

How Diseases Spread, How to Prevent • Indirect Contact

How Diseases Spread, How to Prevent • Airborne Transmission

Chronic Diseases, How to Prevent

Day 2

Eyes and Vision

Review: List ways vision helps us

Brainstorming: Eye Risks and Protection Risks: • Exposure to the sun • (continue list) Protection: • Safety goggles • (continue list)

Risks to Eyesight • Diabetes • Operating machinery • Exposure to the sun • Water sports • Skiing

Risks to Eyesight (continued) • Outdoor activities • Power equipment • Secondhand smoke • Over exposure to monitors, TV

Risks to Eyesight (continued) • Looking at photocopier lights • Computer gaming • Environmental mold • Allergies

Protection of Vision • Low-sugar diet • Exercise • Safety goggles • Sunglasses that protect against UV radiation • Wear a hat, wide brim

Protection of Vision (continued) • Ski goggles • Swimming goggles • Eye exercises; look up down, side to side, and all around • Eating vegetables • Getting adequate sleep

Protection of Vision (continued) • Vitamin A • Taking breaks from computer • Keeping fingers out of one’s eyes to prevent infection • Washing hands regularly

Protection of Vision (continued) • Eye drops for dry eyes • Regular eye check-ups • Good posture • Computer screen at eye level • Clean environment

We need healthy vision throughout our lives.

Asthma Facts

Asthma • Asthma is a chronic lung disease that can be life threatening. The exact cause is unknown. However, once an individual has asthma, his or her lungs will respond differently to triggers than ever before.

Asthma Triggers • What triggers an asthma attack varies from person to person. Some common triggers are: • Secondhand smoke • Dust mites • Pets • Mold • Pests

Asthma Triggers • Viral or sinus infections • Emotional anxiety • Medication • Food • Exercise • Gasses or fumes • Changing weather conditions

Asthma Triggers • When someone who has asthma is exposed to a trigger, an asthma attack can develop rapidly, within minutes or slowly, over a period of a few days.

During an Asthma Attack: • The cells in the air tubes make more mucus than normal. This mucus is very thick and sticky. It tends to clog up the tubes. • The air tubes tend to swell, just as skin swells if it is cut or scraped. • The muscles in the air tubes tighten. • These changes cause the air tubes to narrow making it very difficult to breathe.

Signs of Asthma • Coughing - can be weak or vigorous • Wheezing - a whistling or musical sound heard when exhaling • Night time coughing • Difficulty in breathing • Flared nostrils

Subtle Signs of an Asthma Attack • Glassy eyes • Dark circles under eyes • Getting excited • Paleness • Watery eyes • Breathing changes • Feeling tired or weak • Funny feeling in the chest • Headache

Subtle Signs of an Asthma Attack • Heart rate increases • Coughing • Sneezing • Dry mouth • Stuffy nose • Sweatiness • Getting out of breath • Restlessness • Chin or throat itching • Becoming unusually quiet

Signs of a Severe Attack • Difficulty finishing a sentence • Severe coughing/wheezing • Flared nostrils • Head bobbing • Grayish blue tint around fingers and lips • Wheezing that stops even though other symptoms are still present

Working Together for Environmental Health

Sticks in a bundle are unbreakable.(African Proverb)

Recycling . . . Does it help?

“Every little bit helps” is TRUE!

What can we do?

Cooperative Learning Activity • Number off by threes • Move to your group • Read about the assigned topic: reduce, reuse, or recycle • Take notes on the items listed on the next slide

Take notes on these topics . . . • Define your topic • List three strategies to reduce, reuse, or recycle • What are two “hints for parents?” • What would be your first step to begin to reduce, reuse, or recycle?

Peer Teaching . . . • Reconfigure into new groups • Teach your new group members about your topic

How do the 3 “RE”s show REspect for the earth and humanity?

Real World Collaboration: • Return to your original groups • Brainstorm ways to reduce, reuse, and recycle on the school campus • Select 5 ways to put words into action • Plan the first 2 steps to implement the 3 “RE”s

Differentiate Between Communicable and Chronic Diseases