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Which statement accurately describes the World Health Organisation's definition of health?
Which statement accurately describes the World Health Organisation's definition of health?
- Health is dependent only on social support.
- Health includes physical, mental, and social well-being. (correct)
- Health encompasses only physical well-being.
- Health is solely the absence of disease.
What distinguishes communicable diseases from non-communicable diseases?
What distinguishes communicable diseases from non-communicable diseases?
- Communicable diseases are caused by lifestyle choices.
- Non-communicable diseases can be passed between individuals.
- Communicable diseases are caused by pathogens and can spread between individuals. (correct)
- Non-communicable diseases are a result of infections.
How can susceptibility to diseases be described in relation to one another?
How can susceptibility to diseases be described in relation to one another?
- One disease can weaken the immune system, increasing susceptibility to others. (correct)
- The presence of one disease strengthens the immune response.
- One disease has no effect on the likelihood of contracting another.
- Diseases are always correlated and cause direct transmission.
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of non-communicable diseases?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of non-communicable diseases?
What is the role of pathogens in communicable diseases?
What is the role of pathogens in communicable diseases?
Flashcards
Disease
Disease
A condition where a part of an organism doesn't function properly.
Communicable Diseases
Communicable Diseases
Diseases that can be spread between individuals.
Non-Communicable Diseases
Non-Communicable Diseases
Diseases that cannot be transmitted between individuals.
Pathogen
Pathogen
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Susceptibility
Susceptibility
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Study Notes
Defining Health
- Health is more than just the absence of illness; it encompasses physical, mental, and social well-being.
- Factors beyond physical health, such as mental well-being and social support, are vital in assessing overall health.
Types of Diseases
- Diseases are conditions where a part of the organism doesn't function correctly.
- Diseases are categorized into communicable and non-communicable.
- Communicable diseases can spread between individuals due to pathogens.
- Non-communicable diseases are not spread between people and arise from issues like genetic problems or lifestyle choices (e.g., cancer, heart disease).
Disease Susceptibility
- Diseases can be correlated, meaning one disease can increase a person's risk of getting another.
- This correlation can stem from various factors:
- Weakened immune systems due to a pre-existing disease which makes individuals more vulnerable to other pathogens.
- Damage to the body's natural barriers, allowing pathogens easier entry.
- Impaired organ systems, making people more susceptible to other diseases.
Communicable Diseases
- Pathogens are disease-causing organisms (viruses, bacteria, fungi, and protists).
- Communicable diseases are caused by pathogens.
- Specific examples of communicable diseases, relevant for exams, are not listed in the provided text.
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