Section 2 Flashcards
1
Q
DALYs
A
Disability adjusted life years
Measure of the Borden of the disease
DALYs = YLL years of life lost + YDL years lived w. Disability
2
Q
Morbidity
A
Term for disability and illness
3
Q
Whooping cough
A
Pertussis Bacterial infection Fever Persistent cough Runny nose
4
Q
Diphtheria
A
Toxic produce by bacteria causes membrane of death tissues to build up over tonsils throat making swallowing and breathing difficult
5
Q
LRIs lower respiratory infections
A
Cause by: -Bacteria -Fungi -Protists Penetrate deep into the lungs and causes Inflammation -Accumulation of fluid -Breathing difficulties -Fever
6
Q
Tetanus
A
Bacterial infection
Violet muscle spasms
Lockjaw and breathing problems
7
Q
Measles
A
Viral infection
Widespread pain
Fever
Sore eyes
8
Q
Prevalence
A
All new and continuing cases
#of cases of disease in population during particular day or year
9
Q
NTD
A
Neglected tropical diseases
10
Q
Incidence
A
No of new cases of diseases disabilities disorders
