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Question 1

In what ways do health issues affect the country as well as the community.

Answer 1

if a person is not healthy then he cannot be fully productive and therefore does not make a full contribution to society. this makes his life difficult. this effects the community and the country by diminishing productivity and adding more coast on medication for those unhealthy people.

Question 2

why do you think its easier to learn good habits in early life.

Answer 2

young people are like sponges, they soak information and take them as habits. what we practice in our early years becomes a pattern we follow all our lives.

Question 3

what family habits can contribute to health problems like the ones mentioned in the text.

Answer 3

Ordering take away meals. Watching TV or playing with electronic device instead
of doing physical activity. Late bedtimes or long lie-ins.

Question 4

Fruits:

Answer 4

Apples, bananas, mango, oranges, kiwi…

Question 5

Vegetables:

Answer 5

tomatoes, cucumber,

lettuce, radish…

Question 6

Proteins:

Answer 6

Fish, poultry, meat, eggs, beans..

Question 7

Grains:

Answer 7

Bread, corn, rice,

pasta, oat, cereal…

Question 8

Dairy:

Answer 8

Milk, yogurt, cheese…

Question 9

Fats

Answer 9

Use sparingly and choose healthy oils like olive oil.

Question 10

Treats

Answer 10

not recommended for daily intake as they are not actually needed for good
health.

Question 11

Have you heard of diseases or
illnesses that occur in other
places?give some examples

Answer 11

Dengue

Ebola

Question 12

tips for preventing malaria:

Answer 12

Use a mosquito net at night.

2. Use mosquito repellent.
3. Wear long sleeves.
4. Use sunscreen first - repellent second.

Question 13

how is malaria different from a typical flu which is also an infectious disease.

Answer 13

Unlike typical flu, malaria is caused by a parasite that keeps on evolving and resists
the medicines that are developed to fight it.

Question 14

why does it take joint efforts to eliminate some infectious disease like malaria

Answer 14

Because treatment is not always effective, the disease can continue to spread easily and the problem becomes a problem of scale. The measures to be taken do not remain at the individual level but become a collective problem, which
require collective efforts. Hence, the importance of organisations such as the Roll Back Malaria Partnership.

Question 15

what is the main health challenge in each article

Answer 15

Tanzania – Malaria Guatemala – Malnutrition

Question 16

what has led to this in these conditions

Answer 16

In both cases, extreme poverty has contributed to the unfortunate situation of the
people. However, the state has neglected sections of society .

Question 17

what could global community do to help these people

Answer 17

The global community could raise funds to help these people. Awareness campaigns
also help. Petitions to government agencies. Some volunteer agencies actually go to these countries and fix sanitation facilities, buy mosquito nets, organize food banks, build health clinics, organize information campaigns etc.

Question 18

I can make choices to improve my health.

Answer 18

agree

Question 19

Your physical health affects your mental health.

Answer 19

agree

Question 20

I can play a part in improving the health of my local community.

Answer 20

agree

Question 21

i can play a part in improving global health.

Answer 21

agree

Question 22

Poor people are more likely to get diseases.

Answer 22

disagree

Question 23

Clean water is vital to global health.

Answer 23

agree

Question 24

Rich people are less likely to get diseases.

Answer 24

disagree

Question 25

Everyone has the right to health care.

Answer 25

agree

Question 26

whose live does the sdg aim to improve

Answer 26

The SDGs aim to improve the lives of the global population and the living standards. There is special emphasis on poorer nations and the children who are hungry and impoverished. However, the agreement hopes to improve health in developed countries too by tackling issues such as obesity, diabetes, heart disease, etc.

Question 27

who will be involved in helping to achieve the goals

Answer 27

For the goals to be achieved, a global effort is necessary. Governments, charities,
public services, communities, and individuals need to do their part.

Question 28

what part does a healthy lifestyle play in achieving the global goals

Answer 28

If we follow a healthy lifestyle, we will ensure our own health and then we will be
able to help others achieve the global goals.

Question 29

what do you think the world will be in 2013

Answer 29

if the United Nations succeeds in achieving the SDGs by

2030, then there is no doubt that the world will be a better place for all.

Question 30

create a checklist reflecting on your own health and what to improve in it 
divide your list in three categories
physical activity
diet 
hygine

Answer 30

1. Increase sleep time by going to bed earlier.
2. Increase daily intake of water/reduce intake of sugary drinks like juice or sodas.
   Reduce intake of snacks like crisps or sweet things like biscuits and cake. Avoid
   processed foods and opt for wholegrain options. Eat nutritious breakfast.
3. Wash hands before preparing food. Shower daily. Brush teeth at least twice daily.

Question 31

explain why would a life project be a life changing event

Answer 31

They save lives, provide nutrition, teach people how to be safer and healthier and
help prevent the spread of illnesses and diseases like malaria.

Question 32

research how sheikh zayed found and conserve water.how does this show his responsibility for the health of the citizens.

Answer 32

One can find water by digging in the areas where rain falls. Because water will be in underground reserves. Conserving water can happen from man-made reserves. This is what Sheikh Zayed did. Sheikh Zayed believed that water is the most essential element regarding good health. It is the veins of the nation.

Question 33

do research on a charity or foundation that is striving to improve global health

Answer 33

do research on a charity or foundation that is striving to improve global health.

Question 34

charity or foundation that is
striving to improve global
health.
Some examples are:
• Al Jalila Foundation - founded by HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum –
global philanthropic organization dedicated to transforming lives though medical
education and research.
• Khalifa Foundation - established by HH Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan –
carries out welfare projects in health and education locally and globally.
• Noor Dubai - established by Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid in 2008, the
organisation’s main target is to eliminate preventable eye diseases and has carried
out several global projects reaching millions of people.
• Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation - seeks innovative, ambitious, and scalable
solutions to address health problems that have a major impact in developing
countries.

Answer 34

• Al Jalila Foundation founded by HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum global philanthropic organization dedicated to transforming lives though medical
education and research.
• Khalifa Foundation established by HH Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan
carries out welfare projects in health and education locally and globally.
• Noor Dubai established by Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid in 2008, the
organisation’s main target is to eliminate preventable eye diseases and has carried
out several global projects reaching millions of people.
• Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation - seeks innovative, ambitious, and scalable
solutions to address health problems that have a major impact in developing
countries.