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 pathogenesis.

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

What are the classifications of a disease?

Answer 8

(GUD DIC)

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

What are the 7 aspects to the Health definition

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

Question 11

How does health vary?

Answer 11

Health is global – Variations in all aspects of health across and within countries