Health And Disease

• How is health defined?

  A state of physical and mental well-being
• Why do people exist on a health spectrum?

  Because health varies among individuals
• What factors contribute to good health?

  A balanced diet, exercise, sleep, medical care
• What can lead to decreased health?

  Lack of exercise, poor diet, excessive stress
• What is the term for conditions causing ill health?

  Disease
• How can an unhealthy diet affect health?

  It can lead to diseases like diabetes
• What are communicable diseases?

  Diseases that spread between people or animals
• What are examples of communicable diseases?

  Common cold, malaria, meningitis
• What are non-communicable diseases?

  Diseases that cannot be spread between people
• What are examples of non-communicable diseases?

  Asthma, coronary heart disease, diabetes, cancer
• How do different diseases interact with each other?

  They can affect physical and mental health
• How does a weak immune system affect health?

  It increases susceptibility to infections
• What virus is linked to cervical cancer?

  Human papilloma virus (HPV)
• What is the purpose of the HPV vaccine?

  To reduce the risk of cervical cancer
• How can the immune system cause health issues?

  By overreacting and damaging tissues
• How does physical health impact mental health?

  Severe physical issues can affect emotional well-being
• What can severe physical health problems lead to?

  Depression or chronic anxiety
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