health and disease Flashcards
(15 cards)
What is the definition of health?
Health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
True or False: A person can be considered healthy even if they have a chronic disease.
True
Fill in the blank: The _____ system is responsible for defending the body against infectious disease.
immune
What are the main types of diseases?
The main types of diseases are infectious diseases, chronic diseases, genetic disorders, and environmental diseases.
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for chronic diseases? A) Smoking B) Regular exercise C) Poor diet
B) Regular exercise
What is the leading cause of death worldwide?
Cardiovascular diseases
True or False: Vaccination can prevent some infectious diseases.
True
What is a common method for diagnosing diseases?
Diagnosis can commonly be done through physical examinations, laboratory tests, and imaging studies.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is considered a lifestyle disease? A) Diabetes B) Influenza C) Tuberculosis
A) Diabetes
What is the role of public health in disease prevention?
Public health focuses on protecting and improving the health of populations through education, policy-making, and research.
Fill in the blank: The process of identifying a disease based on its signs and symptoms is known as _____ .
diagnosis
True or False: Antibiotics are effective against viral infections.
False
What is the significance of the World Health Organization (WHO)?
The WHO is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following diseases is caused by a virus? A) Tuberculosis B) Chickenpox C) Malaria
B) Chickenpox
What is the purpose of health screenings?
Health screenings are used to detect potential health disorders or diseases in individuals who do not have any symptoms.
