Diseases Interacting Flashcards
1
Q
How can HIV lead to someone being more susceptible to communicable diseases?
A
It weakens the immune system, which means the immune system can’t fight off other diseases.
2
Q
Give an example of a physical illness causing a mental illness
A
Arthritis is a joint condition which makes it hard to move. This makes it hard to live a normal life which may cause depression.
