Part 1: Health Issues Flashcards
Define health (2)
• A state of physical and mental well-being
• An absence of disease (anything that affects the state of physical and mental wellbeing)
Give 3 examples of mental illnesses or health issues
• anxiety
• depression
• eating disorders (e.g., bulimia)
Gibe three examples of inherited diseases or health issues
• Cystic fibrosis
• Down syndrome
• Dwarfism
Give three examples of physical diseases or health issues
• Arthritis
• Broken/damaged bones and blood vessels
• Diabetes
Give three examples of infectious diseases or health issues
• Common cold
• Chicken pox
• Pneumonia
Describe an ‘infectious’ health issue
Caused by pathogens that spread between infected individuals
Give a brief description of ‘mental’ health issues
Can be caused by chemical imbalances in the brain
Give a brief description of ‘inherited’ health issues
Conditions people are born with as a result of their genes
Give a brief description of ‘physical’ health issues
Usually caused by accidents or poor lifestyle choices
Give a brief description of ‘deficiency-related’ health issues
Lack of vitamins or minerals in the diet.
Are communicable diseases caused by pathogens?
Yes
Are communicable diseases spread from one organism to another?
Yes
Are non-communicable diseases spread from one organism to another?
No
Are non-communicable diseases caused by pathogens?
No
Covid and diabetes are very different, yet both are classified as diseases. Explain how this is possible. (2)
- Both cause an absence of physical or mental wellbeing
- Therefore, if the person can’t be described as healthy, then they must have a disease.
How can viruses affect cells? (2)
- Viruses living in cells can trigger changes (that can lead to cancers)
- For example, the human papilloma virus can cause cervical cancer.
How can defects in the immune system lead to other health issues? (4)
- The immune system of your body helps you destroy pathogens and get better.
- If there are defects in your immune system, it may not work effectively.
- This may be a result of your genetic makeup, poor nutrition, or infections such as HIV/AIDS.
- This means you will be more likely to suffer from other communicable diseases.
What can cause allergies?
Immune reactions initially caused by a pathogen, even something like the common cold, can trigger allergies to factors in the environment.
How is depression affected by other health issues?
Severe physical health can lead to depression and other mental illnesses.
What is meant by the term ‘malnutrition’?
Poor nutrition
How can malnutrition affect your health? (1 + 4 examples)
Malnutrition is often linked to health problems. These include:
• Deficiency disease
• Weakened immune system
• Obesity
• Cardiovascular diseases
