M12 (6 - 10) Flashcards

1
Q

Give 1 word for:

Something that occurs over a long time

A

Chronic

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2
Q

Give 1 word for:

A centre for the care of people who are terminally or seriously ill.

A

Hospice

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3
Q

What is social exlusion and how does it affect people’s health?

A

Social exclusion is when people are left out of society because of their

  • gender
  • nationality
  • race
  • financial positions

This affects people’s health because it means that they do not have access to proper medical care or living conditions that promote good health.

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4
Q

Disesase that affects the lungs and sometimes other organs…

A

…TB

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5
Q

A condition in which either the quantity of glucose in the blood is too high or there is not enough insulin to process sugar, or both….

A

…Diabetes

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