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According to the World Health Organization (WHO), what constitutes 'health'?
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), what constitutes 'health'?
- Having a fit body and an active mind
- A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being (correct)
- Absence of disease or infirmity
- Complete physical well-being
A disease is solely caused by infection from pathogens.
A disease is solely caused by infection from pathogens.
False (B)
Name the two main categories of diseases based on the stage of life they appear.
Name the two main categories of diseases based on the stage of life they appear.
congenital and acquired
Diseases present from birth are called ______ diseases.
Diseases present from birth are called ______ diseases.
Which of the following is an example of a congenital disease?
Which of the following is an example of a congenital disease?
Acquired diseases are those that an individual inherits from their parents.
Acquired diseases are those that an individual inherits from their parents.
Give two examples of communicable infections.
Give two examples of communicable infections.
Which factor does NOT directly contribute to the development of a disease, according to the content?
Which factor does NOT directly contribute to the development of a disease, according to the content?
Diseases that develop after birth are called ______ diseases.
Diseases that develop after birth are called ______ diseases.
Match the disease type with its description:
Match the disease type with its description:
Flashcards
What is health? (WHO)
What is health? (WHO)
A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely absence of disease.
What is a disease?
What is a disease?
Any physical or functional change from a normal state that causes discomfort, disability or affects health.
Congenital Diseases
Congenital Diseases
Diseases present from birth due to genetic abnormalities or underdevelopment.
Acquired Diseases
Acquired Diseases
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How can a disease develop?
How can a disease develop?
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Study Notes
- Health, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease.
- Being healthy means having a fit body and an active mind.
- Disease is any physical or functional change from a normal state causing discomfort, disability, or affecting health.
- A disease is a deviation from a condition of good health, also called sickness or illness.
- Diseases can develop due to infection caused by pathogens (usually microorganisms), lack of a balanced diet, or malfunctioning of body parts or organs.
Types of Diseases
- Diseases are categorized based on the stage of life when a person is afflicted.
- The two main types of diseases are congenital and acquired.
Congenital Diseases
- Congenital diseases are present from birth.
- They result from genetic abnormalities or underdevelopment of an organ.
- Examples include colour-blindness, thalassemia, and haemophilia.
- Congenital diseases are inherited from the parents.
Acquired Diseases
- Acquired diseases develop after birth.
- Acquired diseases can be further classified into communicable and non-communicable diseases.
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