Health and Disease Flashcards
Organisation (14 cards)
What are communicable diseases?
Diseases that can spread from person to person or between animals and people
Examples include influenza and malaria.
What causes communicable diseases?
Bacteria, viruses, parasites, and fungi
Sometimes described as contagious or infectious diseases.
What are non-communicable diseases?
Diseases that cannot spread between people or between animals and people
Examples include asthma, cancer, and coronary heart disease.
How do non-communicable diseases generally progress?
They last for a long time and get worse slowly.
What is a pathogen?
The general term for a microorganism that can cause disease.
How can a weakened immune system affect susceptibility to diseases?
Increases the chance of suffering from communicable diseases like influenza.
What types of cancer can be triggered by viral infections?
Liver cancer and cervical cancer
Examples include hepatitis virus and human papillomavirus (HPV).
What can immune system reactions caused by pathogens trigger?
Allergic reactions such as skin rashes or worsen asthma symptoms.
How can mental health issues be triggered by physical health problems?
Particularly if they impact daily activities or life expectancy.
What factors other than diseases can affect health?
A balanced diet, stress levels, and life situation
Access to medicines and health resources also play a role.
Fill in the blank: A poor diet can affect your _______.
[physical and mental health]
True or False: Non-communicable diseases can spread from one person to another.
False
What is the impact of constant stress on health?
It can lead to health issues.
What can improve your ability to prevent illnesses?
Access to healthy food and healthcare resources.
