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Worksheet 6
Chapter 6: Dimension of Development: Health Awareness

Full Name: Morales, Ivan Jasper O.

Section Code: SDA
Course and Year Level: BSN - 1

INDIVIDUAL TASK. Provide what is being asked for.

Write your answers on the table provided.

Give five (5) examples of communicable and non-communicable diseases, respectively, explain/describe each, indicate the signs and symptoms, and give preventive measures for
each.

Communicable Diseases
Examples Descriptions
1. Dengue It is a viral infection transmitted
to humans by Mosquitos
2. Malaria Infectious disease transmitted by
vectors. Including the
Philippines, malaria is common
in tropical and subtropical areas.
3. H1N1 A variant of the influenza A
virus known as H1N1 can infect
people and cause upper and, in
some cases, lower respiratory
tract infections.
4. H5N1 Highly pathogenic avian
influenza (HPAI) A(H5N1) virus
occurs mainly in birds, is highly
contagious among birds, and can
be deadly, especially in domestic
poultry.
5. Cholera The intestines become infected
with the Vibrio cholerae bacteria,
which results in the acute
Signs
High Fever, Headache, Myalgia,
and Arthralgia.
Fever, Chills, feeling of
discomfort, and headaches.
Headaches, Body Pains, and
fatigue
Fever, Cough, Sore Throat
Fever and Muscle Clamps
Symptoms
Nausea, Vomiting, Rashes
Diarrhea and Nausea
Fever, Cough, Diarrhea, and
Vomiting.
Nausea, Vomiting, and Diarrhea.
Diarrhea, vomiting, and fever.
Preventive Measures
Use of Insect Repellants, and
Removing Stagnant Water
Use of Mosquito Nets,
Repellants, and draining stagnant
water.
Vaccines; Flu Shot and Nasal
Spray.
Washing hands with soap and
water, after handling food,
especially poultry products.
Eat foods that are completely
cooked, washing hands
thoroughly, and drinking safe
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diarrheal sickness known as and clean water.

cholera.

Non-communicable Diseases
Examples Descriptions Signs Symptoms Preventive Measures
1. Diabetes Diabetes is a long-term (chronic) Frequent Urination, Increased Lose Weight without trying, Exercise Daily, Quit smoking,
illness that affects how your Thirst and increased hunger Fatigue, and Irritability. water as your primary beverage.
body converts food into energy.
2. Hypertension Hypertension, another name for Irregular heart rhythms, chest Headaches, Nosebleeds, vision Healthy diet, Be physically fit,
high blood pressure, is elevated pain, and fatigue. changes. get enough sleep.
blood pressure. Depending on
your activity, your blood
pressure changes throughout the
day.
3. Cancer Cancer is a condition when a few General Signs: Fatigue or General Symptoms: Avoid using Tobacco, Have a
of the body's cells grow out of extreme tiredness, weight loss or Skin changes, such as yellowing, healthy diet, get regular medical
control and spread to other gain without particular reason, darkening, or redness, trouble healthcare.
bodily regions. In the millions of swelling or lumps anywhere in breathing.
cells that make up the human the body
body, cancer can develop
practically anywhere.
4. Osteoporosis Osteoporosis is a condition that Weaker grip strength, receding Loss of height, back or neck Have a healthy diet, eat foods
makes bones brittle to the point gums, and more brittle pain, bone fractures. rich in Calcium, absorbing
where they can break easily, fingernails. enough vitamin D.
most frequently the hip, wrist,
and spine.
5. Stroke When blood flow to any portion Sudden Confusion, trouble Numbness or weakness in the Limit Alcohol, avoid smoking,
of your brain is interrupted, brain speaking, difficulty of face, arms, legs, especially on regular exercise, and a healthy
cells are harmed and a stroke understanding speech. one side of the body. diet.
results. The repercussions of a
stroke vary according to the area
of the brain affected and the
degree of harm done.

Deadline: JULY 6-8