non communicable diseases-B7

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What are examples of non-communicable diseases?
Autoimmune conditions, allergic reactions, and cancer
What is cardiovascular disease (CVD)?
It is an example of a non-communicable disease
What are some examples of non-communicable diseases?
Autoimmune conditions and cancer
What must cause a communicable disease?
A pathogen that enters the body
What can obesity and excessive sugar intake lead to?
Type 2 diabetes
How can smoking affect health?
It can increase the risk of heart disease and lung disease
What is a carcinogen?
Anything that increases the risk of cancer
What is cancer a result of?
Damaged cells dividing uncontrollably
What are benign tumors?
They do not spread through the body
What is metabolism?
The sum of all reactions in a cell or organism
What is aerobic respiration?
Respiration that occurs with oxygen