Health and disease Flashcards
What are communicable diseases
spread from person to person or animals and people.
bacteria, viruses,fungi and parasites
can be contagious or infectious
what are non-communicable diseases
cannot be spread between people or animals and people
long time and get worse
asthma, cancer and coronary heart disease
why are people with problems with their immune system more likely to get a communicable disease
body unable to defend themselves against the pathogen that caused it
what can lead to an increased chance of developing liver cancer
infection by hepititus
what can immune system reactions caused by infection by a pathogen trigger
allergic reactions - rashes - asthma
how can mental health issues be triggered
severe physical health problems
Name and describe three factors other than disease that can affect your health
diet
stress
life situation
Describe the human cost of non-communicable diseases
tens of millions die from them every year
lower quality of life - shorter life span
Describe the financial costs of non-communicable diseases
diseased has to give up work
family may have to move
NHS research
