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Pathogens passed from person make ____ disease such as colds, and flu common. Personal ____ can limit the spread of these pathogens.
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infectious, hygiene |
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Pathogens are less likely to get past your first-line defense if you wash your ___ before you eat and avoid putting objects in your mouth
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hands |
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A healthful diet, an ideal weight and regular -___ have been linked with overall disease prevention.
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exercise |
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____ blocks the sun's ultraviolet rays and limits the damage from sunlight
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sunscreen |
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Most cases of ___ cancer are related to smoking or working in environments with poor air quality. Many other cancers are related to excessive drinking of ____ and smoking
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lung, alcohol |
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Improved ____ in schools, hospitals and public areas has increased overall health in our community.
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cleanliness |
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Improved sanitation in ____ preparation has also led to better health. Employees must wash their hands regularly and keep ___ clean
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food, hands |
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Modern landfills and ____ systems help keep our streets and households much cleaner than in the past. This cleanliness slows the spread of ____ diseases.
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Sewers, infectious |
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Some ___, such as those in sunscreens, can protect against noninfectious diseases
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chemicals |
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Chemicals that are used to make ____ supplements improve nutrition, which helps the immune system fight diseases
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vitamin |
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___ are medicines that stop the growth and reproduction of bacteria |
antibiotics |
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___ uses chemicals to kill cancer cells that are dividing rapidly
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Chemotherapy |
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Many chemicals make our lives easier but can harm our health if they are not ___ of properly
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disposed |
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Some chemicals that are harmful to human health, such as lead, are present in the ___
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air |
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Some objects, such as asbestos tiles, contain chemical that are safe until the object ___ |
breaks
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