Question

Discuss a non-communicable disease of your interest and check within your family and community what they know about about this disease then conclude with a brief paragraph on key locally applicable prevention messages you will pass on to those around you. This is the expected format of the assignment

1.       An introduction paragraph of the disease, the age group it most affects, risk factors and any personal or family experiences you have with the disease.

2.       A discussion page on your findings

3.       A conclusion paragraph as described above.

4.       Key references

Answer 1

As a guide to the answer, I am putting all the important points regarding the questions which will help you to frame the whole thing in your desired words.

A non communicable disease is Diabetes. Diabetes is mainly of two types-Type 1 and Type 2.It is a metaboloc disorder of the body in which a person has high blood glucose either due to inadequate production of insulin or body cells do not respond to insulin.

Age group:- Type 1 diabetes usually occur in children(4-7 and 10-14 years of age). Type 2 diabetes usually occur in adults (>45 years of age).

Risk factors:- type 1 diabetes :- a) genetically transferred, common in those who are having parent or sibling suffering from the same. b) genetic factors:-some genes are also responsible for this. c) Age factors. d) Geographical factors.

Type 2 diabetes :- Weight , family history, inactive, fat distribution, race or ethnicity, age.

(Tell about any family experience if you had)

Discussion :- A lot of people know about the disease but sometimes they are unaware of the consequences. Some health camps can be done to teach everyone the consequences of getting diabetes and how with some simple but efficient lifestyle techniques anyone can prevent themselves from becoming a diabetic patient.

Conclusion :- Diabetes is a well known non Communicable disease. It can occur in any age though prevalent in some age groups. Both the types are squally dangerous. Simple lifestyle techniques can save anyone from getting this disease. Awareness is the main key for achieving this.