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Which scenario best illustrates the concept of comorbidity?
Which scenario best illustrates the concept of comorbidity?
- An elderly individual experiences a decline in health due to the natural aging process.
- A person diagnosed with diabetes also develops heart disease. (correct)
- A patient recovering from pneumonia develops a secondary bacterial infection.
- A community experiences a sudden increase in the number of influenza cases.
Considering the chain of infection, which intervention would be MOST effective in breaking the 'mode of transmission' link?
Considering the chain of infection, which intervention would be MOST effective in breaking the 'mode of transmission' link?
- Isolating patients with confirmed infections.
- Administering antibiotics to treat a bacterial infection.
- Ensuring proper hand hygiene practices. (correct)
- Vaccinating individuals against a viral disease.
A public health campaign aims to reduce the incidence of tuberculosis in the Philippines. Based on the provided information, which intervention would directly address one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality?
A public health campaign aims to reduce the incidence of tuberculosis in the Philippines. Based on the provided information, which intervention would directly address one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality?
- Promoting regular exercise and healthy eating habits.
- Increasing access to screening and treatment for tuberculosis. (correct)
- Implementing stricter regulations on air quality to reduce pollution.
- Encouraging the use of seatbelts and promoting safe driving practices.
During which stage of infection is an individual MOST likely to unknowingly transmit a disease to others?
During which stage of infection is an individual MOST likely to unknowingly transmit a disease to others?
If a new infectious disease emerges and researchers are trying to understand its chain of infection, which of the following questions would be MOST crucial to investigate FIRST?
If a new infectious disease emerges and researchers are trying to understand its chain of infection, which of the following questions would be MOST crucial to investigate FIRST?
Flashcards
Morbidity
Morbidity
The condition of suffering from a disease or medical condition.
Comorbidity
Comorbidity
When a person has more than one morbidity at the same time.
Chain of Infection
Chain of Infection
A process of how infections spread through microorganisms.
Pathogen
Pathogen
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Stages of Infection
Stages of Infection
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Study Notes
Morbidity and Mortality
- Morbidity is the state of suffering from a disease or ailment, or the rate of illness in a population. It can indicate illness, impairment, or a decline in health.
- Chronic and age-related conditions are examples of morbidity.
- Comorbidity refers to having more than one disease or medical condition simultaneously.
- Mortality is the state of being subject to death.
Leading Causes of Morbidity and Mortality in the Philippines
- Heart disease
- Hypertension
- Cancers
- Pneumonia
- Accidents
- Tuberculosis
- Chronic respiratory diseases
- Diabetes
- Nephritis
- Certain prenatal conditions
- COVID-19 (coronavirus)
Chain of Infection
- The chain of infection describes how infectious diseases spread.
- Six links are involved:
- Mode of transmission
- Portal of entry
- Susceptible host
- Pathogen
- Reservoir
- Portal of exit
Components of Chain of Infection
- Pathogen: An organism capable of causing disease.
- Reservoir: A place where the infectious agent lives, grows, and multiplies.
- Portal of exit: A way for the microorganism to leave the reservoir.
- Mode of transmission: The method for the organism to move between hosts.
- Portal of entry: An opening for the microorganism to enter a new host.
Stages of Infection
- Incubation stage
- Prodromal stage
- Illness stage
- Recovery stage
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Description
Overview of morbidity and mortality, including major causes in the Philippines. Explanation of the chain of infection and its components, detailing how diseases spread and infect hosts. Covers pathogens, transmission, and susceptible populations.
