Summary Flashcards
It is a serious and most often fatal communicable disease of the immune system transmitted through body fluids like blood, plasma and mucous usually by blood transfusion, sexual contact, and use of contaminated syringe
AIDS
AIDS
Acquired Immune-Deficiency Syndrome.
a gateway drug which depresses the central nervous system. It is an active ingredient in beverages like brandy, beer, rum and wine
Alcohol
malignant growth or tumor caused by abnormal and uncontrolled cell reproduction. It may spread to other parts of the body through the lymphatic system or the blood
Cancer
disease of the heart and blood vessels
Cardiovascular disease
communicable disease characterized by inflamed meninges (the tissues that surround the brain and spinal cord) caused by bacteria with symptoms like headache, nausea, fever, and stiff neck
Childhood meningitis
any disease transmitted from one person to another by direct or indirect contact
Communicable disease
a non-communicable disease characterized by abnormally high blood sugar levels with symptoms like excessive urination and persistent thirst
Diabetes
any of the important statements in health that is in dispute and must be settled
Health issue
any general tendency to change in health concepts, information, skills, and values
Health trend
inflammation of the liver caused by a micro-organism or a toxin
Hepatitis
causes the Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
HIV
HIV
Human Immunodeficiency Virus
a disorder in the artery which makes blood pressure abnormally high
Hypertension
the attributes which distinguishes a person on the basis of reproductive roles
Gender
the health of the world as a whole; the area of study, research and practice which gives priority on improving and achieving equal health for all people worldwide
Global health
a program or strategy which addresses global health issues, concerns, and trends
Global health initiative
the act of making a person immune from certain diseases
Immunization
an acute communicable disease characterized by high fever that lasts for days, nausea, body pains, and fatigue that lasts for days
Influenza
the integration of information and communication technology with the use of media like computers and other telecommunication devices
Information and communication technology
a communicable disease caused by plasmodium parasites transmitted through mosquito bites; characterized by chills and fever
Malaria
insufficient or excessive intake of food and nutrients; inability to absorb food properly
Malnutrition
the health of women during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum period.
Maternal health
are eight goals of the United Nations to address global health issues and concerns
MDG
MDG
Millennium Development Goals
a communicable disease transmitted by mosquitoes
Mosquito-borne disease
a condition enabling disease-causing micro-organisms to resist drugs and medicines
Multi-drug-resistance
disease not transmitted through direct or indirect contact and non-infectious
Non-communicable disease
energy from a source that is not sustainable as it takes billions of years to form; e.g. fossil fuels like oil, coal, and natural gas
Non-renewable energy
a branch of medical science which specializes in treating diseases of the female reproductive organs and delivering babies
Obstetric-gynecology
disease of the respiratory system characterized by inflammation of the lungs caused by bacteria, virus, or irritants
Pneumonia
occurring after birth or delivery
Postnatal
the state of having no money and personal properties; living below minimum economic and social standards
Poverty
occurring before birth or delivery
Prenatal
energy from a sustainable source like geothermal, water, solar, and wind
Renewable energy
the state of physical, mental, emotional and social well- being in all matters related to the reproductive system throughout life
Reproductive health
disease of the respiratory system including the upper respiratory tract, the nerves and the muscles surrounding it
Respiratory disease
the loss of brain function due to lack of or disturbance in the normal blood supply to the brain
Stroke
the leaves of the tobacco plant which are dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion
Tobacco
infection of the lungs but may also occur in other body parts as caused by a bacteria which causes lesions (cut or break in tissue)
Tuberculosis
a substance consisting of weakened or dead pathogenic cells injected to stimulate production of antibodies against a disease or a group of infections
Vaccine
a fatal communicable disease affecting the liver and kidneys transmitted by mosquito bites and common in tropical countries
Yellow fever
DOH
Department of Health
FCTC
Framework Convention on Tobacco Control
ICRC
International Committee of the Red Cross
TB-DOTS
Tuberculosis - Directly Observed Treatment Short Course
UN
United Nations
UNDP
United Nations Development Plan
WB
World Bank
WHO
World Health Organization
