Pertussis is a highly contagious bacterial infection that causes. Introduction x 1 elements of communicable diseases 1 1. To ensure opportunities for adequate prevention and control of communicable diseases, reporting must be accurately and promptly completed. Important words or phrases in the text have been defined in the glossary. These four diseases disease groups share a set of four risk factors. Communicable diseases are spread from person to person or from animal to person.
Communicable diseases are diseases that are as a result of the causative organism spreading from one person to another or from animals to people. Examples of diseases caused by viruses are hivaids, influenza, ebola, mers, smallpox, diarrheal diseases, hepatitis, and west nile. In this lesson, we looked at the field of epidemiology, or the study and control of disease, specifically looking at the difference between communicable and noncommunicable diseases. 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. Ncds are becoming more common, while rates of communicable diseases are dropping.
Identify the major communicable diseases that pose health problems in ethiopia. Describe the burden of communicable diseases in ethiopia. Investigate the global challenge of disease prevention including both communicable and noncommunicable diseases. Introduction to provincial communicable disease control. 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. 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. The emergence of hivaids as a global pandemic, the resurgence of tuberculosis. The spread or transfer can happen through the air, through contact. 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. We will take a look at what they are, some terms used to. Infectious diseases infectious diseases are generally caused by microbes known as pathogens. 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. There are a number of different routes by which a person. This project was two years in the making, and many people helped us reach our goal. Prevention and control of communicable diseases missouri.
Ncds primarily heart and lung diseases, cancers and diabetes are the worlds largest killers, with an estimated 38 million deaths annually. 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. Cover nose and mouth with disposable tissue when coughing and sneezing and proper disposal of tissue. Modelling the spread of infectious diseases professor raymond flood. Communicable disease control 1 chapter one introduction 1. 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. People with aplastic crisis are communicable up to 1 week after onset of symptoms. Further, this trend is increasing rapidly by 2020 it is predicted that 70% of deaths in these countries will be due to ncds 16. Introduction to non communicable diseases non communicable. The disease control manual is provided for health practitioners to facilitate detection and control of communicable and infectious. Pathogens invade the host and can cause changes in the body that stop parts, or. Ncds include parkinsons disease, autoimmune diseases, strokes, most heart diseases, most cancers, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, alzheimers disease, cataracts, and others. Immigration from or travel to a developing country within 6 months prior to onset.
Preventing communicable and noncommunicable diseases. Get a printable copy pdf file of the complete article 648k, or click on a page image below to browse page by page. Define epidemiology and epidemiological terminologies. Links to pubmed are also available for selected references. 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. The list of acute communicable disease on public health nursing home visit protocol for acd. Division of public health, marion county health department, communicable disease control program, in accordance with sec. Communicable diseases are a major cause of mortality and morbidity in disaster situations, particularly, where there is. Introduction to non communicable diseases free download as powerpoint presentation. 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 are among the major causes of illnesses in kenya and the entire africa. Communicable diseases manual department of public health. We will take a look at what they are, some terms used to describe characteristics of infectious diseases and. Acute communicable disease control manual b73 revisionaugust 2011 part iv.
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. Child care providers frequently must make decisions regarding when children with communicable diseases conditions should be allowed to attend or return to the outofhome child care setting any center or private residence providing care for more than one child. Introduction to infectious diseases, disease prevention, sports and. Get a printable copy pdf file of the complete article 694k, or click on a page image below to browse page by page. Concepts on communicable diseases concepts on communicable. 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. The epidemiology of common communicable diseases center for acute disease epidemiology lucas state office building, 321 e. Communicable diseases conditions and return to childcare. Bureau of communicable disease control and prevention.
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 spread or transfer can happen through the air, through contact with contaminated surfaces, or through direct. Cancer etc noncommunicable diseases ncds, is a diseases which are not passed from person to another. Aug 15, 2018 non communicable disease ncd are increasing in low and mid income countries lmics. 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. Causes of noncommunicable diseases the world counts.
Communicable diseases refer to diseases that can be transmitted and make people ill. It is intended that each module should consist of theory and also require practice for completion. Introduction to infectious diseases acknowledgements producing this workshop has been a dream of ours since pkids inception in 1996. Section 1 introduction health and community services.
Communicable disease investigation reference manual introduction. The national health strategy for ethiopia emphasizes the provision of effective health promotion and disease prevention services at the community level. Introduction to infectious diseases baylor college of. Diseases caused by bacteria include anthrax, tuberculosis, salmonella, and respiratory and diarrheal diseases. Jan 29, 20 infectious diseases are diseases that can be spread or transmitted from one organism to another. Communicable disease definition of communicable disease by. Full text full text is available as a scanned copy of the original print version. What is the difference between reportable and notifiable diseases. Blended learning module for the health extension programme. The local health departments only responsibility is immediate telephone reporting of suspected cases to the cdph. 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. Non infectious diseases cannot, be spread from one person to another. Chronic conditions are characterized by the following.
These include a host of different conditions including chronic lung diseases, diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular diseases. A non communicable disease ncd is a disease that is not transmissible directly from one person to another. Full text is available as a scanned copy of the original print version. The three core public health functions and how they relate to the ten essential public health services. 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. This video is a brief overview of infectious diseases. Reporting of notifiable diseases is a mechanism by which illness information is shared as part of surveillance activities. 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. They account for 26% of all deaths worldwide, and unlike chronic diseases, they have the potential for explosive global impacts. This comprehensive course provides the most reliable and. 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.
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. Introduction introduction to the noncommunicable diseases module. The greatest burden of ncds is from cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, cancers and chronic respiratory illnesses. 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. The idw is comprised of a master instructor s background text, which is divided into six units.
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