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PRELIM 01 - Health Flashcards

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A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity

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Health

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6 types of health

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Physical health, Mental health, Spiritual health, Emotional health, Social health, Environmental health

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Refers to the state of your physical body and how well it is operating

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Physical health

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5 components of physical health

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Physical activity, Nutrition and diet, Alcohol and drugs, Medical self-care, Rest and sleep

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Includes strength, flexibility, and endurance

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Physical activity

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Includes nutrient intake, fluid intake, and healthy digestion

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Nutrition and diet

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Includes the abstinence from or reduced consumption of these substances

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Alcohol and drugs

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Includes addressing minor ailments or injuries

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Medical self-care

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Includes periodic rest and relaxation

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Rest and sleep

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Is a level of psychological well-being or an absence of mental illness

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Mental health

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Refers to possessing meaning and purpose in life

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Spiritual health

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Allows us to find the inner calm and peace needed to get through whatever life brings

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Spirituality

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Described as the capacity to identify and manage your emotions and feelings, as well as the emotions of those around you

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Emotional health

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Can be defined as our ability to interact and form meaningful relationships with others

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Social health

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Examines the interaction between environment and the health

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Environmental health

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Is the active pursuit of activities, choices, and lifestyles that lead to a state of holistic health

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Wellness

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Failure of the body defense mechanism to cope with forces tending to disturb body equilibrium

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Disease

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Complete disease process starting from without or within the individual

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Natural history of disease

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5 concepts under natural history of disease

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Portal of entry, Incubation period, Clinical manifestation of disease/Clinical horizon, Outcome of disease, Period of communicability

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Includes the respiratory tract, genito-urinary tract, gastro-intestinal tract, skin, and bloodstream

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Portal of entry

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5 portals of entry

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Respiratory tract, Genito-urinary tract, Gastro-intestinal tract, Skin, Bloodstream

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Interval between the time of entry of the agent into the host and onset of signs and symptoms of the disease

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Incubation period

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Characteristic signs and symptoms appear like fever, rash, other symptoms like jaundice, etc.

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Clinical manifestation of disease/Clinical horizon

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Includes chronic condition, carrier state, temporary disability, permanent disability, death, and complete recovery

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Outcome of disease

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6 outcomes of disease
Chronic condition, Carrier state, Temporary disability, Permanent disability, Death, Complete recovery
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The period during which the patient is infectious
Period of communicability
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Is the organic body where the agent depends for survival
Host
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Is influenced by sex, age, nutrition, heredity, personality development, habits and customs, race, and previous experience
Resistance/susceptibility
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Is the substance or force whose presence or absence causes disease
Agent
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4 characteristics of agents
Mode of transmission, Virulence, Organ of parasitism, Immunity conferred
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A measure of the severity of the reaction
Virulence
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5 types of disease agents
Biologic agent, Nutrient agent, Chemical agent, Physical agent, Mechanical agent
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These living agents that parasitize man
Biologic agent
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Classified as carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and water
Nutrient agent
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These agents may be classified according to the mode of acquisition
Chemical agent
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This category comprises such factors as abnormalities in atmospheric pressure, temperature, and humidity in industry
Physical agent
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These agents are chronic friction and other mechanical forces that add unusual stresses to the body mechanisms
Mechanical agent
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Examples include flies, lice, ticks, mites, and fleas
Arthropods
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5 examples of arthropods
Flies, Lice, Ticks, Mites, Fleas
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Examples include ascaris, schistosomes, and hookworms
Helminths
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3 examples of helminths
Ascaris, Schistosomes, Hookworms
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Examples include malaria, amoebae, leishmania
Protozoa
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3 examples of protozoa
Malaria, Amoebae, Leishmania
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Examples include actinomycetes, monilia, histoplasma
Fungi
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3 examples of fungi
Actinomycetes, Monilia, Histoplasma
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Examples include cholera vibrio, streptococci, and salmonella
Bacteria
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3 examples of bacteria
Cholera vibrio, Streptococci, Salmonella
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Examples include R. prowaseki and R. quintana
Rickettsia
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2 examples of rickettsia
R. prowaseki, R. quintana
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Examples include influenza and psittacosis
Viruses
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2 examples of viruses
Influenze, Psittacosis
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Is the sum of all forces that influence the growth and development of an organism
Environment
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3 components of the environment
Physical, Socio-economic, Biologic
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This includes the geologic structure of the area such as the hills, valleys, plateaus, soil, and rock composition
Physical
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The richer the area, the better the environmental sanitation, disposal of sewage and garbage, availability of medical facilities, etc.
Socio-economic
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This includes the 'universe of living things that surround man, all else than man himself'
Biologic
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5 reservoirs of infection
Man, Animal, Inanimate organic matter, Plant, Soil
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Respiratory conditions, cardiovascular disease, lung cancer
Outdoor air pollution
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Diarrhoeal (gastrointestinal) illnesses
Unsafe drinking water
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Diarrhoeal (gastrointestinal) illnesses; eye, near, nose, and throat infections
Contaminated recreational water
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Malaria, dengue fever, Rickettsial disease
Mosquitoes, ticks, and other vectors
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Too much: melanoma; Too little: vitamin D deficiency
UV (ultraviolet light) exposure
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In infants: low birthweight; In children: asthma; In adults: ischaemic heart disease
Second hand smoke exposure
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Infectious diseases, including lower respiratory infections
Household crowding
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Excess mortality
Cold and damp housing
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Infectious diseases, including giardiasis, cryptosporidiosis, and salmonellosis
Climate change
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Poisoning, burns, dermatitis
Hazardous substances
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In children: developmental delays; In adults: increased blood pressure
Lead
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Breathing difficulties, lung cancer, mesothelioma
Asbestos
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Hearing loss, cardiovascular problems, insomnia, psychophysiological problems
Noise
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Involves processing information, storing it in memory and understanding this information
Mental health
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Involves the ability to control and express emotions appropriately
Emotional health
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Involves cognitive processes
Mental health
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Involves emotions and feelings
Emotional health
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Has a wider scope
Mental health
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Has a limited scope
Emotional health

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