Question

case #2: the tired teen
a 17 - year - old student feels exhausted, drinks soda daily, rarely exercises, and has a family history of diabetes. their blood sugar levels are higher than normal.

1. is this disease communicable or noncommunicable?

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1. what disease might this be? (justify your answer)

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1. how could it have been prevented?

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1. what public health response would you recommend?

Explanation:

1. Non - communicable diseases (NCDs) are not caused by infectious agents and cannot be spread from person to person. Diabetes is an NCD.
2. Type 2 diabetes is likely. Symptoms like exhaustion, high blood sugar, risk factors such as family history, poor diet (soda consumption), and lack of exercise are associated with it.
3. Prevention could involve a balanced diet (reducing sugary drinks like soda), regular exercise, maintaining a healthy weight.
4. Public health responses could include health education campaigns about diet and exercise, screening programs for early detection of diabetes.

Answer:

1. Non - communicable.
2. Type 2 diabetes. Justification: Exhaustion, high blood sugar, family history of diabetes, poor diet (soda), and lack of exercise are risk factors for Type 2 diabetes.
3. By having a balanced diet (reducing soda intake), regular exercise, and maintaining a healthy weight.
4. Health education campaigns on diet and exercise, diabetes screening programs.