Health Problems
Crossword
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Across: 1. 2 words-Reduced exposure to sunlight and cigarette smoke may delay this problem, which leads to blindness. 4. 2 words Results in a decreased supply of oxygen and nutrients to the cells of the body. 5. 2 words -A disorder that is associated with heart disease and is named for excessive urination. 6. 2 words-A cause for apathy and a lack of interest in the surroundings. 8. A problem that includes difficulty thinking that may be associated with aging as well as many problems. 9. An interrruption in blood supply to a part of the brain resulting in a loss of function of that area. May be thought of as a brain attack. 11. May result in a voluntary restriction of fluid intake. 12. 2 words- A disorder that manifests with tremor, stiffness, and a lack of facial expression. 13. Occurs with an increased incidence with an aging brain and a loss of brain chemicals.
Down: 2. A degeneration of cognition that has been associated with head trauma. 3. A preventable and gradual loss of vision that is detected with an increase in pressure within some eye structures. 7. A deterioration of structures that affects mobility. 10. Occurs with an increased susceptibility with an aging immune system.