health and disseases

• How can health be defined?

  As a state of physical and mental well-being
• Why don't we classify ourselves strictly as healthy or unhealthy?

  Because we exist on a spectrum of health
• What factors can affect our health positively?

  A balanced diet, exercise, sleep, medical care
• What happens if we lack good health factors?

  We might become less healthy or ill
• What is the term used to describe conditions that cause ill health?

  Disease
• How can an unhealthy diet affect health?

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

  Diseases that can spread between people
• What are non-communicable diseases?

  Diseases that cannot be spread between people
• How do non-communicable diseases typically progress?

  They start slowly and last a long time
• How can different types of diseases interact?

  They can affect each other's progression and symptoms
• 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 preventive measure is taken against HPV in the UK?

  Vaccination for girls
• How can the immune system cause health issues like asthma?

  By overreacting to pathogens and damaging tissues
• How can physical health problems impact mental health?

  They can lead to issues like depression or anxiety
• What might severe physical health problems affect in daily life?

  Ability to perform everyday activities
• What can chronic anxiety result from?

  Severe physical health problems