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Pathogens passed from person make ____ disease such as colds, and flu common. Personal ____ can limit the spread of these pathogens.

infectious, hygiene
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

hands
A healthful diet, an ideal weight and regular -___ have been linked with overall disease prevention.

exercise
____ blocks the sun's ultraviolet rays and limits the damage from sunlight

sunscreen
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

lung, alcohol
Improved ____ in schools, hospitals and public areas has increased overall health in our community.

cleanliness
Improved sanitation in ____ preparation has also led to better health. Employees must wash their hands regularly and keep ___ clean

food, hands
Modern landfills and ____ systems help keep our streets and households much cleaner than in the past. This cleanliness slows the spread of ____ diseases.

Sewers, infectious
Some ___, such as those in sunscreens, can protect against noninfectious diseases

chemicals
Chemicals that are used to make ____ supplements improve nutrition, which helps the immune system fight diseases

vitamin

___ are medicines that stop the growth and reproduction of bacteria

antibiotics
___ uses chemicals to kill cancer cells that are dividing rapidly

Chemotherapy
Many chemicals make our lives easier but can harm our health if they are not ___ of properly

disposed
Some chemicals that are harmful to human health, such as lead, are present in the ___

air

Some objects, such as asbestos tiles, contain chemical that are safe until the object ___
breaks