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person suffers from different diseases. The late stage
of HIV infection is known as AIDS. There are no any
symptoms in the early stage. But, the symptoms can be
noticed gradually.HIV-infected people can spend nor-
mal life if they get proper care and treatment.

Shushila So, what are the preventive measures for these sexually
transmitted infections?
Mother There are some measures, daughter. Avoiding unsafe
sexual intercourse, using condoms, getting tested on
time, and using only sterile syringes are s01ne preven-
tive measures for STis.
Shushila Thank you, mother. I'll be careful about these things
and try to m.ake other people aware of the1n.

Mother (pattingthe back of the daughter) I'm happy, daughter.

Activity 4.1
Discuss the causes of transmission and preventive measures for
STDs with your friends and complete the given table.

Causes of Transmission Preventive Measures
Unsafe sexual intercourse Avoiding unsafe sexual intercourse

4.2 Non-conununicable Disease

Have a discussion based on the following questions.

a. Can asth1na and high blood pressure transmit from one person
to another?

b. What are the causes of these diseases'? How can we be safe from
these diseases?

Non-c01nmunicable diseases refer to diseases that cannot
transmit from one person to another. Cardiovascular diseases, cancer,
diabetes, and chronic lung illness are non-communicable diseases.
Wrong eating habits, poor diet, smoking, alcohol consumption, envi-

46 Health, Physical ai1d Creillive arts, grade 8