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[1ST YEAR] PH 104 - Introduction to the Health System > PRELIM 01 - Health > Flashcards

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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18
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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

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Chronic condition, Carrier state, Temporary disability, Permanent disability, Death, Complete recovery

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The period during which the patient is infectious

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Period of communicability

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Is the organic body where the agent depends for survival

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Host

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Is influenced by sex, age, nutrition, heredity, personality development, habits and customs, race, and previous experience

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Resistance/susceptibility

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Is the substance or force whose presence or absence causes disease

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Agent

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4 characteristics of agents

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Mode of transmission, Virulence, Organ of parasitism, Immunity conferred

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A measure of the severity of the reaction

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5 types of disease agents

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Biologic agent, Nutrient agent, Chemical agent, Physical agent, Mechanical agent

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These living agents that parasitize man

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Biologic agent

34
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Classified as carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and water

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Nutrient agent

35
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These agents may be classified according to the mode of acquisition

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Chemical agent

36
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This category comprises such factors as abnormalities in atmospheric pressure, temperature, and humidity in industry

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Physical agent

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These agents are chronic friction and other mechanical forces that add unusual stresses to the body mechanisms

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Mechanical agent

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Examples include flies, lice, ticks, mites, and fleas

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Arthropods

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5 examples of arthropods

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Flies, Lice, Ticks, Mites, Fleas

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Examples include ascaris, schistosomes, and hookworms

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3 examples of helminths

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Ascaris, Schistosomes, Hookworms

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Examples include malaria, amoebae, leishmania

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3 examples of protozoa

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Malaria, Amoebae, Leishmania

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Examples include actinomycetes, monilia, histoplasma

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3 examples of fungi

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Actinomycetes, Monilia, Histoplasma

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Examples include cholera vibrio, streptococci, and salmonella

47
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3 examples of bacteria

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Cholera vibrio, Streptococci, Salmonella

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Examples include R. prowaseki and R. quintana

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Rickettsia

49
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2 examples of rickettsia

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R. prowaseki, R. quintana

50
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Examples include influenza and psittacosis

51
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2 examples of viruses

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Influenze, Psittacosis

52
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Is the sum of all forces that influence the growth and development of an organism

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Environment

53
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3 components of the environment

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Physical, Socio-economic, Biologic

54
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This includes the geologic structure of the area such as the hills, valleys, plateaus, soil, and rock composition

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The richer the area, the better the environmental sanitation, disposal of sewage and garbage, availability of medical facilities, etc.

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Socio-economic

56
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This includes the ‘universe of living things that surround man, all else than man himself’

57
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5 reservoirs of infection

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Man, Animal, Inanimate organic matter, Plant, Soil

58
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Respiratory conditions, cardiovascular disease, lung cancer

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Outdoor air pollution

59
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Diarrhoeal (gastrointestinal) illnesses

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Unsafe drinking water

60
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Diarrhoeal (gastrointestinal) illnesses; eye, near, nose, and throat infections

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Contaminated recreational water

61
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Malaria, dengue fever, Rickettsial disease

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Mosquitoes, ticks, and other vectors

62
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Too much: melanoma; Too little: vitamin D deficiency

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UV (ultraviolet light) exposure

63
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In infants: low birthweight; In children: asthma; In adults: ischaemic heart disease

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Second hand smoke exposure

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Infectious diseases, including lower respiratory infections

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Household crowding

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Excess mortality

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Cold and damp housing

66
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Infectious diseases, including giardiasis, cryptosporidiosis, and salmonellosis

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Climate change

67
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Poisoning, burns, dermatitis

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Hazardous substances

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In children: developmental delays; In adults: increased blood pressure

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Breathing difficulties, lung cancer, mesothelioma

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Hearing loss, cardiovascular problems, insomnia, psychophysiological problems

71
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Involves processing information, storing it in memory and understanding this information

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Mental health

72
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Involves the ability to control and express emotions appropriately

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Emotional health

73
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Involves cognitive processes

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Mental health

74
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Involves emotions and feelings

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Emotional health

75
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Has a wider scope

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Mental health

76
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Has a limited scope

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Emotional health

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