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How are communicable diseases typically passed from one person to another?
How are communicable diseases typically passed from one person to another?
Which of the following is an example of a communicable disease mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is an example of a communicable disease mentioned in the text?
What is a common way for communicable diseases to spread, as highlighted in the text?
What is a common way for communicable diseases to spread, as highlighted in the text?
Which preventive measure is effective in reducing the spread of communicable diseases like whooping cough?
Which preventive measure is effective in reducing the spread of communicable diseases like whooping cough?
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What type of diseases are caused by poor lifestyle choices according to the text?
What type of diseases are caused by poor lifestyle choices according to the text?
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How can lifestyle diseases be triggered?
How can lifestyle diseases be triggered?
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What is an effective method for reducing the risk of developing lifestyle diseases?
What is an effective method for reducing the risk of developing lifestyle diseases?
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In what way can sexually transmitted infections be contracted according to the text?
In what way can sexually transmitted infections be contracted according to the text?
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Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a way to minimize the risk of spreading communicable diseases according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a way to minimize the risk of spreading communicable diseases according to the text?
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What plays a key role in reducing the spread of communicable diseases such as whooping cough, measles, and influenza?
What plays a key role in reducing the spread of communicable diseases such as whooping cough, measles, and influenza?
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Study Notes
Lifestyle Diseases and Related Behaviours
- Lifestyle diseases include cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancer.
- Cardiovascular disease is damage to or disease of the heart, arteries, veins, and smaller blood vessels, including stroke, heart attack, and peripheral artery disease.
- Behaviours that can cause cardiovascular disease include smoking, eating a diet high in saturated fats, and lack of physical activity contributing to obesity.
Diabetes
- Diabetes affects the body's insulin production, allowing the body to take glucose (sugar) from the bloodstream and use it for energy.
- Type 2 diabetes is associated with lifestyle factors, including lack of physical activity, unhealthy food choices, and excessive weight or obesity.
Cancer
- Cancer is a group of diseases characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells.
- Behaviours that can cause cancer include smoking cigarettes (lung cancer), failing to use sun protection (skin cancer), and being overweight and eating a high-fat, low-fibre diet (colorectal cancer).
Health and Socioeconomic Factors
- People from lower socioeconomic groups are sick more often and die younger due to limited access to housing, medical facilities, and health services.
- People from higher socioeconomic groups have better knowledge of and access to health services, and are more likely to undertake preventive health measures.
Environmental Factors
- The physical environment can have an impact on people's health, including air pollution, housing, and crowded living.
- Practices such as crop spraying and climatic events like dust storms and bushfires can also affect people's health and wellbeing.
Disease Categorization
- Diseases can be categorised into communicable diseases and non-communicable diseases.
- Communicable diseases are passed from one person to another through physical contact or through the air.
- Examples of communicable diseases include the common cold, sexually transmitted infections, and childhood diseases like whooping cough and measles.
Preventing the Spread of Communicable Diseases
- Maintaining good hygiene and following a doctor's instructions can minimize the risk of spreading communicable diseases.
- Immunisations are also effective in reducing the spread of communicable diseases.
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Explore common lifestyle diseases and the related behaviors that can cause them. Learn about cardiovascular diseases, stroke, heart attacks, peripheral artery disease, poor diet, lack of physical activity, and unprotected sex.
