Topic 2b - health and disease (1. introduction to health and disease) Flashcards
1
Q
what is health
A
state of physical and mental well being
2
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2 types of diseases
A
communicable, non communicable
3
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define communicable disease
A
those that can spread from person to person. caused by things like bacteria or viruses… e.g. measles and malaria
4
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define non-communicable diseases
A
that cannot spread from person to person. They generally last a long time and get worse slowly. e.g. asthma, chd, cancer
5
Q
name some factors that effect health
A
stress
life situation
good balanced diet
conditions your living in
