Common Core Standard

9.PCH.1

Analyze wellness, disease prevention, and recognition of symptoms.

9.PCH.1.1 Recognize that individuals have

some control over risks for communicable and chronic

diseases. 9.PCH.1.3

Explain the procedures for health screenings, checkups,

and other early detection measures in terms of their

health-related benefits.

9.PCH.1.2 Summarize the procedures for organ donation, local and state resources, and benefits

9.PCH.1.4Design strategies for reducing

risks for chronic diseases

Why do people get sick?

Is there any way to prevent sickness?

What do health screenings do for a person?

What are the benefits of organ donation?

Pathogens attack your body and cause an infection of some kind. There are 4 types of pathogen:

BACTERIA

VIRUS

FUNGI

PARASITES

HAND WASHING-The best way to prevent sickness (Wash for 20 seconds or more)

DON’T TOUCH-Keep fingers away from your eyes and nose, mouth or cuts. (They transfer bacteria/viruses/fungus to these areas)

DIET-Eat a well balanced diet that is high in antioxidants and fiber.

EXERCISE-20-30 minutes of exercise, 5 days a week will help bolster T-Cell counts and maintain immunity

STRESS REDUCTION-Hobbies such as Yoga, tai chi or even a massage can reduce stress.

Health Screenings are the best way to prevent disease

Why?

When a doctor finds a disease in the early stages, your chances of survival are much higher.

Things to checked for at a Health Screening:

Cholesterol

Colorectal Cancer Screening

Diabetes

High Blood Pressure

Prostate/Breast Cancer Screening

Skin Cancer Screening

Immunization Schedules

What organs can be donated?SkinEyesIntestinesHeart LungsLiverPancreasBonesBlood Vessels

SAVE LIVES

COMFORT GRIEVING FAMILIES

A SECOND CHANCE

IMPROVED QUALITY OF LIFE

Why should someone donate organs? What are the benefits?

*There are a shortage of organ donors in North Carolina and the United States

The grey areas of North Carolina are covered by Lifeshare of the Carolinas. The blueblue and greengreen areas are covered by Carolina Donor Services and Carolina Eye Bank.

Age 16 with parental consent. (Living Donor)

Infants to senior citizens (Deceased Donor)

The process is free of charge and paid by the recipient’s insurance (Medicare/Medicaid).

Organs must have had a constant blood supply to be donated. If you die at home, your organs are ineligible.

4300 North Carolina Residents are waiting for organs to be donated this year.Register at the NCDMV website or Donate Life NC website to become a donor.You can not sell your organs for money. This is illegal in North Carolina.

http://health.howstuffworks.com/human-body/systems/immune/get-sick.htm

http://www.microbeworld.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=171&Itemid=62

http://my.clevelandclinic.org/disorders/chronic_fatigue_syndrome/hic_diet_exercise_stress_and_the_immune_system.aspx

http://www.cdc.gov/family/checkup/http://www.donatelifeny.org/about-donation/faq/

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asked-questions#who-can-register