Health and disease Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
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Define ‘health’
A
Health is a state of complete physical, social and mental health
2
Q
What is a communicable disease?
A
Infectious disease caused by pathogens such as bacteria, virases, fungi and protists
3
Q
Give an example of a communicable disease
A
- Flu
- Covid
- Colds
- Chicken pox
4
Q
What is a non-communicable disease?
A
A disease that cannot be passed from one person to another. Normally caused by genes or by lifestyle choices
5
Q
Give an example of non-communicable diseases
A
- Eating disorder (too much or too little)
- Neurodiversity
- Diabetes
- Dementia
6
Q
True or false - A person who has one disease is more likely to have another
A
TRUE
7
Q
Why is the previous statement correct?
A
- Diseases damage the immune system
- Diseases can damage the body’s barriers and defences
- Diseases can stop organ systems from working properly
