Get a printable copy pdf file of the complete article 694k, or click on a page image below to browse page by page. The idw is comprised of a master instructor s background text, which is divided into six units. Ncds or non communicable diseases are those conditions that are usually not passed on from one affected person to others, but are caused as a direct result of lifestyle and environmental factors. Ncds primarily heart and lung diseases, cancers and diabetes are the worlds largest killers, with an estimated 38 million deaths annually. Reducing the major risk factors for noncommunicable diseases ncds tobacco use, physical inactivity, unhealthy diet and the harmful use of alcohol is the focus of whos work to prevent deaths from ncds. Describe what communicable diseases are explain the epidemiologic principles in control and prevention of communicable diseases describe the surveillance concepts as applied in communicable diseases name the notifiable diseases as stipulated in the public health act explain the approaches used in responding to epidemics. Section 1 introduction health and community services.
Links to pubmed are also available for selected references. The greatest burden of ncds is from cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, cancers and chronic respiratory illnesses. There are a number of different routes by which a person. Introduction to infectious diseases, disease prevention, sports and. These four diseases disease groups share a set of four risk factors. Communicable disease control 1 chapter one introduction 1. Introduction to the communicable diseases module communicable diseases caused by bacteria, viruses, protozoa, fungi and parasites, make a huge contribution to the burden of disease, disability and death in low and middleincome countries like ethiopia.
Ncds include parkinsons disease, autoimmune diseases, strokes, most heart diseases, most cancers, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, alzheimers disease, cataracts, and others. Apr 27, 2020 communicable disease definition is an infectious disease such as cholera, hepatitis, influenza, malaria, measles, or tuberculosis that is transmissible by contact with infected individuals or their bodily discharges or fluids such as respiratory droplets, blood, or semen, by contact with contaminated surfaces or objects, by ingestion of contaminated food or water, or by direct or. Further, this trend is increasing rapidly by 2020 it is predicted that 70% of deaths in these countries will be due to ncds 16. Identify the major communicable diseases that pose health problems in ethiopia. Ncds are becoming more common, while rates of communicable diseases are dropping. Communicable disease investigation reference manual introduction. Infectious diseases infectious diseases are generally caused by microbes known as pathogens. Cancer etc noncommunicable diseases ncds, is a diseases which are not passed from person to another. Introduction x 1 elements of communicable diseases 1 1. Prevention and control of communicable diseases a guide for school administrators, nurses, teachers, child care providers, and parents or guardians department of health and senior services bureau of communicable disease control and prevention jefferson city, mo 65102 573 75161 866 6289891 email. Communicable diseases are diseases that are as a result of the causative organism spreading from one person to another or from animals to people. Non infectious diseases cannot, be spread from one person to another. To ensure opportunities for adequate prevention and control of communicable diseases, reporting must be accurately and promptly completed. Communicable diseases refer to diseases that can be transmitted and make people ill.
Scribd is the worlds largest social reading and publishing site. Do not result from an acute infectious process are not communicable cause premature morbidity, dysfunction, and reduced quality of life usually develop and progress over long periods. What is the difference between reportable and notifiable diseases. Do not result from an acute infectious process are not communicable cause premature morbidity, dysfunction, and reduced quality of life usually develop and progress over long. Noncommunicable disease prevention policies in six african countries article pdf available in bmc public health 18s1 august 2018 with 348 reads how we measure reads.
Aug 15, 2018 non communicable disease ncd are increasing in low and mid income countries lmics. Full text is available as a scanned copy of the original print version. The spread or transfer can happen through the air, through contact. Full text full text is available as a scanned copy of the original print version. Faecoorally transmitted diseases introduction in parts 1 to 3 of this module, you have learned the general principles of how communicable diseases are transmitted, the speci. Immigration from or travel to a developing country within 6 months prior to onset. Bureau of communicable disease control and prevention. Introduction to infectious diseases acknowledgements producing this workshop has been a dream of ours since pkids inception in 1996. Communicable diseases conditions and return to childcare. Acute communicable disease control manual b73 revisionaugust 2011 part iv. Pertussis is a highly contagious bacterial infection that causes.
The local health departments only responsibility is immediate telephone reporting of suspected cases to the cdph. This comprehensive course provides the most reliable and. Communicable diseases are spread from person to person or from animal to person. A non communicable disease ncd is a disease that is not transmissible directly from one person to another. Introduction to infectious diseases, disease prevention, sports and infectious disease, stigma and infectious disease, civil rights and infectious disease, and bioterrorism and infec tious disease. We will take a look at what they are, some terms used to describe characteristics of infectious diseases and. Pathogens invade the host and can cause changes in the body that stop parts, or. The emergence of hivaids as a global pandemic, the resurgence of tuberculosis. Examples of diseases caused by viruses are hivaids, influenza, ebola, mers, smallpox, diarrheal diseases, hepatitis, and west nile.
Introduction to non communicable diseases free download as powerpoint presentation. Introduction the infectious disease control manual idcm is designed to be a reference for health departments, hospitals, laboratories and physicians in ohio, providing information about infectious diseases from a public health perspective, including reporting requirements and recommendations for prevention and control. Communicable disease definition of communicable disease by. In an introduction to infectious diseases, get an accessible overview of diseasesfrom the mundane to the fatalfrom a renowned physician who specializes in this topic. Preventing communicable and noncommunicable diseases. This video is a brief overview of infectious diseases. Diseases caused by bacteria include anthrax, tuberculosis, salmonella, and respiratory and diarrheal diseases. People with aplastic crisis are communicable up to 1 week after onset of symptoms. Describe the burden of communicable diseases in ethiopia.
Introduction how to use this manual this manual on infections and infectious diseases is intended for use as an interactive learning package, relevant for nurses and midwives within the european region, and specifically within eastern europe. Cover nose and mouth with disposable tissue when coughing and sneezing and proper disposal of tissue. The list of acute communicable disease on public health nursing home visit protocol for acd. Communicable diseases manual department of public health. Causes of noncommunicable diseases the world counts. Chronic conditions are characterized by the following. Concepts on communicable diseases concepts on communicable. Introduction to infectious diseases baylor college of. They are among the major causes of illnesses in kenya and the entire africa.
Introduction to non communicable diseases non communicable. This project was two years in the making, and many people helped us reach our goal. Moreover, each disease has been discussed in terms of its definition, infectious agent, epidemiology, clinical manifestation, diagnostic criteria, treatment, nursing care for some diseases and prevention and control methods. The epidemiology of common communicable diseases center for acute disease epidemiology lucas state office building, 321 e. These include a host of different conditions including chronic lung diseases, diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular diseases. The centers for disease control and prevention cdc, a component of the department of health and human services hhs, announces the issuance of a an order under section 362 and 365 of the public health service act that suspends the introduction of certain persons from countries where an outbreak of a communicable disease exists. Blended learning module for the health extension programme. Reporting of notifiable diseases is a mechanism by which illness information is shared as part of surveillance activities. Communicable diseases are a major cause of mortality and morbidity in disaster situations, particularly, where there is. Modelling the spread of infectious diseases professor raymond flood. Define epidemiology and epidemiological terminologies. Introduction introduction to the noncommunicable diseases module.
All suspected cases are investigated by the infant botulism treatment and prevention program, in the california department of public healths division of communicable disease control. They account for 26% of all deaths worldwide, and unlike chronic diseases, they have the potential for explosive global impacts. Jan 01, 2018 noncommunicable diseases is a diseases, caused due to multiple causes and are not passed or transmitted directly or indirectly from person to another by any agency. It is intended that each module should consist of theory and also require practice for completion. Get a printable copy pdf file of the complete article 648k, or click on a page image below to browse page by page. Students explore the domestic and global impacts of disease, and learn about some of the strategies that peace corps volunteers are using to help reduce the risk of communicable and noncommunicable diseases in their host communities.
We will take a look at what they are, some terms used to. Jan 29, 20 infectious diseases are diseases that can be spread or transmitted from one organism to another. Communicable and non communicable diseases increase at the same rate in low and highincome countries occurring among the same patient populations, and it is fundamental to define an effective and. The spread or transfer can happen through the air, through contact with contaminated surfaces, or through direct. Introduction to provincial communicable disease control. Prevention and control of communicable diseases missouri. Introduction the classroom handbook of communicable diseases for school nurses is intended as a brief overview of immunization requirements and infectious diseases which are of public health importance.
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