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U8 Diseases
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| What type of disease is influenza ("the flu")? | Infectious |
| What strategy is the best way to prevent Type 2 diabetes? | Eat healthfully & exercise regularly |
| A chronic lung disease characterized by inflammation of the lower airways? | Asthma |
| What type of disease is cancer? | Non-infectious |
| What is a factor that influences your health? | Lifestyle choices |
| A disease that is present at birth? | Congenital disease |
| Anything that can increase a person's chance of developing a disease. | A risk factor |
| The build-up of fatty substances called plaques along the artery walls that cause arteries to thicken and lose elasticity? | Atherosclerosis |
| Number one cause of death in the United States today? | Cardiovascular disease |
| An example of good hygiene that can help keep you healthy? | Wash your hands with warm water & soap |