Health and Disease

Question 1

Define Aetiology

Answer 1

aetiology: the cause, set of causes, or manner of causation of a disease or condition.

Question 2

Define Pathogensis

Answer 2

Pathogenesis: The manner of development of a disease.

Question 3

Define symptoms

Answer 3

Symptoms: A physical or mental feature which is regarding as indicating a condition of disease, particularly such a feature that is apparent to the patient.

Question 4

Define signs

Answer 4

Signs: An indication of a disease detectable by a medical practitioner even if not apparent to the patient.

Question 5

Define diagnosis

Answer 5

Diagnosis: Determination of the nature of a cause of a disease, diagnosis is usually based on signs, symptoms and laboratory findings during life.

Question 6

Define prognosis

Answer 6

Prognosis: A forecast of the probable course and outcome of an attack of disease and the prospects of recovery as indicated by the nature of the disease and the symptoms of the case.

Question 7

Define natural history of a disease

Answer 7

Natural history of a disease: The course followed by a disease or condition without treatment.

Question 8

Define classification (GUD DIC)

Answer 8

Growth
Unnatural
Degenerative

Developmental
Inflammation
Circulatory

Question 9

Define health

Answer 9

Health: Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.

Question 10

Health is dynamic, there are 7 aspects to the definition, what are they?

Answer 10

1) Public health
2) Physical health
3) Mental health
4) Emotional health
5) Social health
6) Sexual and reproductive health
7) Spiritual health