Flat Tire: Non-Communicable Diseases

You know when something is wrong with your body. Just like getting a flat tire, symptoms usually become apparent to let you know a repair is needed. Specifically, the way your body works becomes affected when you have a non-communicable disease. You can inherit these diseases at birth, or develop them over your lifetime. Early diagnosis is key when treating and surviving non-communicable diseases. In this topic, you will learn about some common non-communicable diseases, and what you can do to help prevent them from causing your body to break down.

Essential Questions

• What are non-communicable diseases and associated risk factors?
• How can you prevent non-communicable diseases?