Noncommunicable Disease

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Across
  1. 3. example of degenerative diseases
  2. 4. a group of over 200 different diseases and types affecting different parts of the body
  3. 5. the pancreas produces little or no insulin, an autoimmune disorder
  4. 6. one of the coronary arteries that supplies blood to the heart muscle suddenly becomes blocked
  5. 8. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
  6. 10. this liquid substance should be avoided to prevent stroke
  7. 12. warning sign of cancer acronym
  8. 13. also known as high blood pressure, a silent killer that is a leading cause of many
  9. 15. vaccine for cancer
  10. 16. "bad cholesterol" sticks to arteries and makes them narrow
  11. 17. excessive thirst, a sign of diabetes
  12. 18. the body cells become resistant to insulin, or produces some but not enough insulin
Down
  1. 1. another example of degenerative diseases
  2. 2. further continuous breakdown or degeneration of body cells and tissue as they progress
  3. 6. "good cholesterol" or clears cholesterol from bloodstream bringing it to liver
  4. 7. substance to avoid to prevent cancer
  5. 9. frequent urination, sign of diabetes
  6. 11. acronym for signs of someone having a stroke
  7. 13. condition that weakens the strength or function of the heart
  8. 14. "brain storm"