communicable & non-communicable diseases

• How are communicable diseases spread?

  They can be spread from person to person
• Give an example of a communicable disease mentioned in the video.

  Measles
• What are pathogens?

  Pathogens are bacteria or viruses that cause diseases
• What is a non-communicable disease mentioned in the video?

  Coronary heart disease
• How does HIV affect the risk of contracting other diseases?

  HIV increases the risk of suffering from infectious diseases
• What is tuberculosis (TB) classified as?

  A communicable lung disease
• What happens to most people's immune systems regarding TB?

  Most people's immune systems can fight off TB
• How does HPV relate to cervical cancer?


  HPV can cause cervical cancer in some individuals
• How many women are diagnosed with cervical cancer each year in the UK?

  About 3,000 women
• What can trigger allergies according to the video?

  Infections with pathogens can trigger allergies
• How can physical illness lead to mental illness as mentioned in the video?

  A physical illness like arthritis can lead to feelings of isolation and depression
• What is arthritis described as in the video?

  A very painful joint condition
• What is the relationship between arthritis and depression as discussed in the video?

  Arthritis can make individuals feel isolated and lead to depression
• What are the interactions between different types of diseases?

  • One disease can increase the risk of another (e.g., HIV and TB)
  • One disease can cause another (e.g., HPV and cervical cancer)
  • Allergies can be triggered by infections (e.g., asthma)
  • Physical illnesses can lead to mental illnesses (e.g., arthritis and depression)
• What are the main causes of ill health mentioned in the video?

  • Communicable diseases
  • Non-communicable diseases
  • Poor diet
  • High levels of stress
  • Working with harmful chemicals