Week 1 (Part 1): Introduction Flashcards
Why do we have an immune system?
Because our body is constantly attacked by pathogens
- Our immune systems is what protects us from invasion
What are 5 types of pathogens?
1) Bacteria
2) Virus
3) Parasite
4) Fungi
5) Prions
What is the #1 pathogens that causes serious infection globally?
Bacteria
Then:
- Fungi
- Worms
- Viruses
- Parasites
How many pathogens do we resist infection?
1,407
How many Ontarians die from infectious diseases every year?
- 5,000
What is the difference between disease and infectious disease?
Infectious disease is caused by a pathogen
Disease is a disorder of structure or function in a human, animal, or plant, especially one that produces specific signs or symptoms or that affects a specific location and is not simply a direct result of physical injury
What is the leading cause of death of upper/middle income families?
- Why is this interesting?
Ischemic heart disease
Only 1 of the top 10 causes of death in upper/middle class families is related to infectious disease, the rest are diseases.
What is the leading cause of death of low-income families?
- Why is this interesting?
Lower respiratory infections
5/10 causes of death in low-income families is infectious diseases which are preventable
What is true when inequities are high and community assets are low?
Health outcomes are the worst
What is true when inquiries are low and community assets are hight
Health outcomes are the best
Define endemic disease:
Disease is always present in a population within a region
- “Expected” levels
Define epidemic:
A rapid increase in cases higher than expected in a population within a region
Define pandemic:
An epidemic that becomes widespread over several regions, countries, or continents.
