DP - Diseases and Prevention (Overview)

Diseases and Prevention Overview

Introduction

In this module, we will look at diseases that can affect our health. Research shows there have been significant changes in the leading causes of death throughout time. It is interesting to examine why there have been changes in the leading causes of death, specifically in the last one hundred years. Causes of illness and death include heredity, inactivity, diet, stress, environment, infection, and degenerative processes.

Diseases can be categorized as communicable (infectious) or non-communicable (noninfectious). Which of these two categories is more damaging to society's productivity and overall wellness? After completing this module, you will be able to determine which of these types of diseases is the culprit.

Module Lessons Preview

In this module, we will study the following topics:

Communicable Diseases

Heredity and The Immune System

Non-communicable Disease

Cancer, Diabetes, and Osteoporosis

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