Chronic Diseases

5. "brain attack"
7. "silent killer"
8. gum ________ creates a pathway into the blood stream for mouth bacteria
9. ________ builds up along the inner walls of arteries causing narrowing.
10. In the ___________ model people become educated about their disease and risk factors
11. often referred to as the "silent thief"
12. a characteristic that increases the probability of developing a disease
14. shaming people when they develop a disease
15. characterized by inadequate insulin production

1. the leading cause of death among 18 to 24 year olds
2. cancer of connective tissue
3. cancers of the immune system
4. In this model, people are not blamed for their disease but they are responsible for seeking solutions and taking positive actions.
5. "Do I have the skills to do this behavior"
6. osteoporosis primarily affects _________.
13. uncontrollable risk factors include heredity, gender, race, environmental exposure, and __________.