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noncommunicable diseases
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a disease that doesn't spread from person to person.
EXAMPLE:CANCER |
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communicable disease
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disease that spreads from person to person.
EXAMPLE: COLD |
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number one cause of death in the United States
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heart dissease
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immune system
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group of cells, tissues and organs that fight specific germs.
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disease
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an unhealthy condition of the body or mind
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infection
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germs invade the body, multiply, and cause harm to body cells.
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vaccines
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preparations of killed or weakened germs.
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immunity
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resistance to infection
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lymphocytes
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white blood cells that attack germs.
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sexually transmitted diseases
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communicable dideases that are spread from person to person through sexual contact.
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AIDS
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HIV infection combined with severe immune system problems.
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HIV
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human immunodeficiency virus, or the virus that causes AIDS.
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radiation
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is a treatment that destroys tumors by aiming X-rays or other rays at them.
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cancer
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disease caused by adnormal cells that grow out of control.
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tumors
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masses of abnormal cells.
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chemotherapy
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is a treatment that destroys cancer cells with strong chemicals.
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second leading cause of death in the United States
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Cancer
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asthma
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chronic breathing caused by allergies, physical exertion, or other factors.
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Antibodies
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chemicals produced specifically to fight a particular invading substance
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diabetes
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is a disease that prevents the body from using the sugars and starches in food for energy.
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insulin
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a hormone produced by the pancreas.
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