Communicable and Non-Communicable Disease

• What are the two main types of diseases?

  Communicable and non-communicable diseases
• How can communicable diseases be spread?

  From person to person
• What causes communicable diseases?

  Pathogens such as bacteria or viruses
• Can non-communicable diseases be passed from person to person?

  No, they cannot be passed
• What is defined as the state of physical and mental well-being?

  Health
• What are some causes of ill health?

  Poor diet, stress, harmful chemicals
• How can different types of diseases interact?

  They can increase the risk of each other
• What disease does the bacteria causing tuberculosis lead to?

  Tuberculosis (TB)
• Who is more likely to suffer from infectious diseases?

  People with a defective immune system
• What virus increases the risk of cervical cancer?

  Human papilloma virus (HPV)
• How many women are diagnosed with cervical cancer each year in the UK?

  About 3,000 women
• How does HPV cause cervical cancer?

  By infecting the cells of the cervix
• What can trigger allergies like asthma or dermatitis?

  The immune system's response to pathogens
• How can a physical illness lead to a mental illness?

  By causing isolation and depression
• What is a common physical illness that can lead to depression?

  Arthritis
• What is the relationship between arthritis and mental health?

  Arthritis can lead to feelings of isolation
• What are the interactions between different types of diseases?

  • One disease can increase the risk of another.
  • One disease can cause another disease.
  • A physical illness can trigger a mental illness.
• What are the main causes of ill health?

  • Communicable diseases
  • Non-communicable diseases
  • Poor diet
  • High levels of stress
  • Harmful chemicals