Common Health Problems

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Across
  1. 2. person is unconscious but can be aroused with strong stimulus
  2. 4. with this type of injury, both legs could be paralyzed
  3. 8. with this type of injury, all limbs could be paralyzed
  4. 9. the leading cause of death and disability in the US
  5. 11. the cure for Parkinson's
  6. 12. one side of the face does this during a stroke
  7. 15. when rehabilitation begins after stroke
  8. 16. another reason for a CVA
  9. 17. with ALS, the mind and memory are usually not _______
  10. 19. rubbing the thumb and index finger together
  11. 20. paralysis of both legs
  12. 21. psychological side-effect of stroke (and most health problems)
  13. 22. persons over this age are at increased risk for Parkinson's
  14. 23. how many hours to get stroke victim to hospital for optimal care
  15. 24. the baseball player who brought ALS into the spotlight
  16. 25. MS has ____cure
Down
  1. 1. "back to the _________" movies starring Michael J Fox
  2. 2. this medical word part means hardening or scarring
  3. 3. what cannot get to brain cells during a CVA
  4. 5. when signs and symptoms cease for a time
  5. 6. paralysis on one side of the body
  6. 7. slowed or slurred speech
  7. 10. at higher risk for multiple sclerosis
  8. 12. chemical missing with Parkinson's disease
  9. 13. when signs and symptoms of stroke last only a few minutes
  10. 14. one reason for a CVA
  11. 18. due to stooped posture and shuffling feet, this is a risk
  12. 19. a progressive disorder affecting movement
  13. 21. difficulty swallowing