Health & Disease

• How can health be defined?

  As a state of physical and mental well-being
• What are the main factors for good health?

  A well-balanced diet, exercise, sleep, and medical care
• What does the term disease encompass?

  A large group of conditions causing ill health
• How can an unhealthy diet affect health?

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

  Diseases that can spread from person to person
• What are non-communicable diseases?

  Diseases that can't 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 cause other health issues that seem unrelated
• How does a weak immune system affect health?

  It leads to more frequent infections
• How can physical health impact mental health?

  Severe physical problems can affect emotional well-being