Noncommunicable Disease

3. example of degenerative diseases
4. a group of over 200 different diseases and types affecting different parts of the body
5. the pancreas produces little or no insulin, an autoimmune disorder
6. one of the coronary arteries that supplies blood to the heart muscle suddenly becomes blocked
8. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
10. this liquid substance should be avoided to prevent stroke
12. warning sign of cancer acronym
13. also known as high blood pressure, a silent killer that is a leading cause of many
15. vaccine for cancer
16. "bad cholesterol" sticks to arteries and makes them narrow
17. excessive thirst, a sign of diabetes
18. the body cells become resistant to insulin, or produces some but not enough insulin

1. another example of degenerative diseases
2. further continuous breakdown or degeneration of body cells and tissue as they progress
6. "good cholesterol" or clears cholesterol from bloodstream bringing it to liver
7. substance to avoid to prevent cancer
9. frequent urination, sign of diabetes
11. acronym for signs of someone having a stroke
13. condition that weakens the strength or function of the heart
14. "brain storm"