Questions and Answers
What plays an important role in maintaining the good health of an individual?
A balanced diet and regular exercise
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), how is health defined?
A state of an active and energetic condition, including physical, mental, and social well-being
What are the pathogens that can cause infectious diseases?
Bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites
What are the two broad categories into which diseases are divided?
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What should an individual do to maintain good health?
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Study Notes
Maintaining Good Health
- Good nutrition, regular exercise, and adequate sleep play an important role in maintaining the good health of an individual
Definition of Health
- According to the World Health Organization (WHO), health is defined as a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity
Infectious Diseases
- Pathogens that can cause infectious diseases include bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa
Classification of Diseases
- Diseases are divided into two broad categories: infectious diseases (caused by pathogens) and non-infectious diseases (caused by genetic, environmental, or lifestyle factors)
Maintaining Good Health
- To maintain good health, an individual should practice good hygiene, get vaccinated, consume a balanced diet, exercise regularly, and avoid risky behaviors
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