Non-Infectious Diseases
Cancer, Diabetes, & more
In this guide you are examining the impact of non-infectious diseases.
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Non-Infectious Diseases Lecture Guide Contents
The material from this guide and corresponding lecture is assessed on the weekly quiz.
Non-Infectious Diseases Objectives
Disease Overview
Provide examples of non-infectious and infectious diseases; list the non-infectious and infectious diseases that kill the most adult humans each year; and describe global conditions that increase the risk of disease occurrence.
Cancer
List the steps required for a “normal” cell to become a cancer cell; explain the difference between a benign and malignant tumor and provide examples; and describe the body’s natural defenses against cancer and different possible cancer treatments.
Diabetes
Recall how insulin and glucagon from the pancreas regulate blood sugar; distinguish between type I, type II, and gestational diabetes, including the significance of diet and other risk factors; and describe the impact of diabetes on organs throughout the body.
End of Life
Provide global perspective on end-of-life conditions for older adults; describe the importance of ethics in science research; and explain why reduction of bias and peer review are essential in the research process.
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