Health and Disease

• What is the definition of health?

  The state of physical and mental wellbeing
• How can diseases affect health?

  Diseases can cause ill health
• What are the three factors that can affect health?

  • Diet
  • Stress
  • Lack of education (e.g. access to health care)
• What is a communicable disease?

  A disease that can spread between people
• What is a non-communicable disease?

  A disease that cannot spread between people
• What are the four ways that diseases may interact?

  1. Disorder affecting immune system
  2. Infection by certain viruses
  3. Pathogen infection causing immune reaction
  4. Severe physical health problems
• What is the human cost of non-communicable diseases?

  Tens of millions die each year
• How do non-communicable diseases affect quality of life?

  They may lead to poorer quality of life
• What issues can be made more likely by non-communicable diseases?

  Communicable diseases and certain cancers
• What are some examples of allergic reactions related to diseases?

  Rashes or asthma
• How do non-communicable diseases affect mental health?

  They can lead to mental health issues like depression
• What is the financial cost of non-communicable diseases?

  Costs health organizations loads of money
• What is the impact of diseases on a country's economy?

  It can affect the country’s economy negatively
• How can diseases affect family finances?

  Those with diseases may not be able to work