Determinants of Health

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What are the two sets of factors that influence an individual's health?

Genetic factors and environmental factors

What is the unique aspect of the genetic make-up of an individual?

It cannot be altered after conception

Give an example of a disease known to be of genetic origin.

Chromosomal anomalies

What is the role of medical genetics in relation to the state of health?

It offers hope for prevention and treatment of diseases Signup and view all the answers

What important role does medical genetics play in relation to genetic screening and gene therapy?

It plays a particularly important role Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of health based on the absence of in the genetic constitution?

The absence from the genetic constitution of genes that correspond to serious defects and derangements, and the absence of any aberration in respect of the total amount of chromosome material in the karyotype. Signup and view all the answers

According to the WHO, what does 'positive health' imply?

Positive health implies that a person should be able to express as completely as possible the potentialities of his genetic heritage, by living in a healthy relationship with the environment. Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of lifestyle determinants of health mentioned in the text?

Cultural and behavioral patterns, lifelong personal habits (e.g., smoking, alcoholism), and social values, attitudes, and activities. Signup and view all the answers

What evidence has accumulated regarding the association between health and lifestyle?

A considerable body of evidence has accumulated indicating an association between health and the lifestyle of individuals. Signup and view all the answers