Health and disease Flashcards
1
Q
Define health
A
Health is a state of physical and mental wellbeing
2
Q
What is a communicable disease
A
A disease that can spread from person to person or between animals and people. They can be caused by things like bacteria and viruses
3
Q
What is a non-communicable disease
A
A disease that can’t spread between people. They generally last a long time and get worse slowly.
4
Q
Give two examples of non-communicable diseases
A
Cancer and coronary heart disease
5
Q
Give two examples of communicable diseases
A
Measles and Malaria
