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    Noncommunicable Diseases

    Grade 8

    Health

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    Causes of noncommunicable

    diseases

    Noncommunicablediseases are notspread by pathogens

    May be present at birth

    In other cases, noncommunicablediseasemay develop as a result of a personslifestyle behavior

    May develop from the effects ofsubstances in the environment

    or the cause may be unknown.

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    Chronic Diseases

    Many noncommunicablediseases are

    chronic- diseases that are present either

    continuously or off and on over a long

    time.

    Examples: asthma

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    Degenerative Diseases

    Some noncommunicablediseases cause

    the body cells and tissue to break down, or

    degenerate.

    Degenerative diseasesare diseases that

    cause further breakdown in body cells,

    tissues, and organs as they progress.

    Example: multiple sclerosis

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    Diseases Present at Birth

    Some babies are born with physical ormental disabilities that are a result ofgenetics or birth defects

    The causes of many birth defects areunknown

    Some may result from harmful substances

    in environment (x-rays), lifestyle behaviorsof the mother (alcohol), or a defect ingenes ( down syndrome).

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    Lifestyle Behaviors and Disease

    Some diseases there are certain risk

    factors.

    Risk factors are characteristics that

    increase a persons chances of developing

    a disease

    Risk factors over which people have no

    control are heredity, age, gender, and

    ethnic group.

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    Risk factors

    Lifestyle behaviors are risk factors we

    have control of:

    Eating habits

    Physical activity

    Sleep habits

    Healthful lifestyles can prevent, control, or

    reduce the risk of certain diseases.

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    Diseases Caused by the

    Environment

    These substances can cause serious

    health problems or make existing health

    problems worse

    Chemical wasteburied in landfills creates

    fumes; illness can occur years after initial

    exposure.

    Construction materials(asbestos) cancause lung disease long after exposure

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    Diseases Caused by the

    Environment

    Household chemicals(paints, solvents) can

    pollute the indoor air and cause health

    problems

    Secondhand smokecan be harmful tononsmokers

    Improper waste disposalby manufacturers

    of household items like plastics/paint creates

    water and air pollution. Oil from cars old

    aerosol cans can pose health risks too.

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    Diseases Caused by the

    Environment

    Radona colorless, odorless gas released from soil

    and rocks that contain tiny amounts of radium. Radon

    can seep into the air through foundations, basements,

    and pipes. Exposure over a long period of time

    increases the risk of lung cancer.

    Carbon monoxideis a colorless, odorless gas

    produced when fuel is burned. It is present in fumes

    from car exhaust and some furnaces and fireplaces. If

    fuel burning appliances do not work properly they canproduce dangerous levels of carbon monoxide which

    can cause illness or death.

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    Common Noncommuincable

    Diseases Allergies

    Alzheimers disease

    Arthritis

    Asthma

    Cancer

    Cardiovascular disease

    Cerebral palsy

    Cystic Fibrosis

    Multiple Sclerosis

    Muscular Dystrophy

    Sickle-Cell disease

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    Noncommunicable Disease

    Projects

    This is a power point project that you will

    complete with a partner.

    You and your partner will choose a

    noncommunicable disease and research

    the disease.

    You will follow the power point template to

    help guide your research.

    See the guide

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    CancerMrs. Whiteman

    Health 8

    Mod 1-2

    September 2009

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    Cancer is a disease

    Define the disease or condition

    Is it genetic, lifestyle or from unknown

    causes?

    Source of info for this page: example

    www.healthfacts.com

    http://www.healthfacts.com/http://www.healthfacts.com/
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    General Facts about fill in name

    here

    How many people have this disease in the

    US?

    Do people die from this disease?

    Is it increasing or decreasing?

    Who gets it? (men, women, ethnic

    groups?)

    Source: Must be listed!

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    Causes & Risk Factors for

    fill in name here

    Cause 1

    Cause 2

    Cause 3 Cause 4

    Could be more or less

    Source: Must be listed!

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    Preventing fill in name

    If genetic, can parents know ahead?

    If lifestyle, can people not do something?

    If unknown, is there early diagnosis?

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    Symptoms of fill in name

    Symptom 1

    Symptom 2

    Symptom 3 Symptom 4

    More

    Source: Must be listed!

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    Medical Tests

    What tests are done by doctors to

    determine if you have it?

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    Treatment for fill in name here

    Therapy?

    Medication?

    Surgery? Lifestyle Changes?

    Support groups?

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    Complications of fill in name here

    What is the outlook for a person with this

    condition?

    5 year survival rate? (mainly for cancers)

    Is it progressive (get worse)?

    Is there a cure?

    Do people have complications from havingit?

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    Write the title of image here

    image or diagram does not

    have to be at this spot in the

    presentation

    Source: Must be listed!

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    Summary of name of disease

    here

    What should be remember about this

    disease

    What have you learned

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    Web Resources for name of disease

    here

    Medline (example) www.medline.com(example)

    Title of site Web address:

    Title of site

    Web address

    Project Title Name

    http://www.medline.com/http://www.medline.com/
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    Checklist for ProjectTurn in when

    completed!Step One Basic Information Download the presentation and put it in your network folder.

    Change the name of PowerPoint presentation to name of your disease Change the title of each slide

    Only use a template with a white background (see format/slide design for ideas)

    Keep font size at 24 points or larger

    Add pages when needed (9,999 limit)

    Animate the points on your presentation, but do not use blink once or crawl

    Do not use sounds

    Step TwoDoing Research Use the provided websites only! Exception: finding an image for your presentation

    Put the name of the website on the slides where required.

    Type or paste information you find in the speaker notes found below the slide

    Fill in each slide using ideas listed on the page. Some suggested information may not apply toyou presentation..

    Step ThreeCompleting your project List all the online resources you used in the bibliography Find the definition and pronunciation for any word used in project!

    You must use an outline format on the actual slides, no complete sentences, 6-8 words per point

    When you are done you will print out an out l ineof your report. Attach this checkl istand turn itin to Mr. Olson.

    You must print out speaker notesand bring them to class on the first day the report is due..

    Project Title _______________________ Name ________________________

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    List of Noncommunicable Disease

    Asthma

    Eczema

    Allergies

    Celiac Disease

    Anemia Hemophilia

    Sickle Cell Anemia

    von Willebrand Disease

    Blount Disease

    Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

    Guillain-Barr Syndrome

    Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis

    http://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/respiratory/asthma.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/allergies_immune/eczema.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/allergies_immune/allergies.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/allergies_immune/celiac.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/blood/anemia.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/blood/hemophilia.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/blood/sickle_cell_anemia.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/blood/vwd.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/bones/blount_disease.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/bones/cfs.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/bones/gbs.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/bones/juv_rheumatoid_arthritis.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/bones/lupus.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/bones/juv_rheumatoid_arthritis.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/bones/juv_rheumatoid_arthritis.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/bones/gbs.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/bones/gbs.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/bones/gbs.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/bones/gbs.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/bones/cfs.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/bones/cfs.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/bones/blount_disease.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/bones/blount_disease.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/blood/vwd.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/blood/vwd.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/blood/sickle_cell_anemia.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/blood/sickle_cell_anemia.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/blood/hemophilia.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/blood/hemophilia.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/blood/anemia.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/blood/anemia.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/allergies_immune/celiac.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/allergies_immune/allergies.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/allergies_immune/allergies.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/allergies_immune/eczema.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/allergies_immune/eczema.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/respiratory/asthma.html
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    Lupus

    Muscular Dystrophy

    Osgood-Schlatter Disease

    Osteomyelitis Scoliosis

    Bell's Palsy

    Cerebral Palsy Epilepsy Guillain-Barr Syndrome

    http://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/bones/lupus.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/bones/muscular_dystrophy.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/bones/osgood.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/bones/osteomyelitis.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/bones/rsi.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/bones/scoliosis.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/brain_nervous/bells_palsy.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/brain_nervous/story_cerebral_palsy.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/brain_nervous/epilepsy.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/brain_nervous/gbs.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/brain_nervous/tourette.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/brain_nervous/gbs.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/brain_nervous/gbs.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/brain_nervous/gbs.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/brain_nervous/gbs.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/brain_nervous/epilepsy.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/brain_nervous/epilepsy.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/brain_nervous/story_cerebral_palsy.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/brain_nervous/story_cerebral_palsy.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/brain_nervous/bells_palsy.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/brain_nervous/bells_palsy.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/bones/scoliosis.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/bones/rsi.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/bones/rsi.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/bones/osteomyelitis.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/bones/osteomyelitis.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/bones/osgood.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/bones/osgood.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/bones/osgood.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/bones/osgood.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/bones/muscular_dystrophy.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/bones/muscular_dystrophy.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/bones/lupus.html
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    Tourette Syndrome Hodgkin's Disease

    Melanoma

    Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma

    Celiac Disease

    Cystic Fibrosis

    Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

    Inflammatory Bowel Disease

    Irritable Bowel Syndrome

    Ulcers

    Albinism

    Dwarfism

    Hemophilia Marfan Syndrome

    Muscular Dystrophy

    Thyroid Disease

    Turner Syndrome

    von Willebrand Disease

    Diabetes Center

    Dwarfism

    Growth Problems

    Thyroid Disease

    Thyroid Disease Definitions

    http://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/brain_nervous/tourette.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/cancer/hodgkins.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/cancer/melanoma.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/cancer/non_hodgkins.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/digestive/celiac.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/digestive/cystic_fibrosis.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/digestive/gerd.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/digestive/ibd.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/digestive/ibs.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/digestive/ulcers.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/genetic/albinism.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/genetic/dwarfism.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/genetic/hemophilia.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/genetic/marfan.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/genetic/muscular_dystrophy.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/genetic/thyroid.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/genetic/turner.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/genetic/vwd.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/growth/diabetes_center.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/growth/dwarfism.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/growth/growth_hormone.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/growth/thyroid.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/growth/thyroid_definitions.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/growth/thyroid_definitions.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/heart/arrhythmias.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/growth/thyroid_definitions.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/growth/thyroid_definitions.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/growth/thyroid_definitions.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/growth/thyroid.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/growth/thyroid.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/growth/growth_hormone.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/growth/growth_hormone.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/growth/dwarfism.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/growth/dwarfism.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/growth/diabetes_center.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/growth/diabetes_center.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/genetic/vwd.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/genetic/vwd.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/genetic/turner.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/genetic/turner.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/genetic/thyroid.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/genetic/thyroid.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/genetic/muscular_dystrophy.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/genetic/muscular_dystrophy.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/genetic/marfan.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/genetic/marfan.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/genetic/hemophilia.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/genetic/hemophilia.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/genetic/dwarfism.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/genetic/dwarfism.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/genetic/albinism.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/genetic/albinism.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/digestive/ulcers.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/digestive/ulcers.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/digestive/ibs.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/digestive/ibs.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/digestive/ibd.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/digestive/ibd.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/digestive/gerd.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/digestive/gerd.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/digestive/cystic_fibrosis.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/digestive/cystic_fibrosis.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/digestive/celiac.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/digestive/celiac.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/cancer/non_hodgkins.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/cancer/non_hodgkins.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/cancer/non_hodgkins.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/cancer/non_hodgkins.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/cancer/melanoma.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/cancer/melanoma.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/cancer/hodgkins.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/cancer/hodgkins.htmlhttp: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    List of Communicable Diseases

    Arrhythmias Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)

    ADHD

    Autism

    Learning Disabilities Dyslexia

    Asthma

    Cystic Fibrosis

    Cleft Lip and Palate

    Hearing Impairment

    Speech Problems

    Visual Impairment

    http://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/heart/arrhythmias.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/heart/hypertension.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/learning/adhd.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/learning/autism.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/learning/learning_disabilities.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/learning/dyslexia.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/respiratory/asthma.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/respiratory/cystic_fibrosis.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/sight/cleft.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/sight/hearing_impairment.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/sight/speech_disorders.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/sight/visual_impairment.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/sight/visual_impairment.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/sight/visual_impairment.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/sight/speech_disorders.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/sight/kristin.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/sight/hearing_impairment.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/sight/hearing_impairment.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/sight/cleft.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/respiratory/cystic_fibrosis.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/respiratory/cystic_fibrosis.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/respiratory/asthma.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/learning/dyslexia.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/learning/dyslexia.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/learning/learning_disabilities.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/learning/learning_disabilities.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/learning/autism.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/learning/autism.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/learning/adhd.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/learning/adhd.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/heart/hypertension.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/heart/hypertension.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/heart/arrhythmias.html
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    Allergies and Asthma

    As we learned before, the immune system

    responds/reacts to the presence of foreign

    substances by starting a process to weaken or

    eliminate the substance. Part of the process is the release of antibodies ,

    which fight foreign substances in the body.

    Some people develop an allergy, or an

    abnormal immune reaction to an ordinarily

    harmless substance.

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    Allergies and Asthma

    A substance that causes an allergic

    reaction is called an allergen.

    When an allergenenters a persons body,

    the immune system reacts as though it

    were harmful.

    Between 40 million and 50 million

    Americans are affected by allergies

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    Did You Know.


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