Health & Disease

• How can health be defined?

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

  We exist on a spectrum of health
• What are the main factors affecting health?

  Diet, exercise, sleep, and medical care
• What can lead to a decrease in health?

  Lack of diet, exercise, sleep, or too much stress
• What is the definition of disease?

  A 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 between people
• What are non-communicable diseases?

  Diseases that cannot spread between people
• How do different types of diseases interact?

  They can cause other health issues
• How does a weak immune system affect health?

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

  Human papillomavirus (HPV)
• What is the benefit of the HPV vaccine in the UK?

  It reduces the likelihood of cervical cancer
• How can the immune system cause health issues?

  It can overreact and damage tissues
• How can physical health impact mental health?

  Severe physical issues can lead to mental problems
• What mental health issues can arise from physical health problems?

  Depression and chronic anxiety
• What are the main components of good health?

  • Well-balanced diet
  • Regular exercise
  • Adequate sleep
  • Access to medical care
  • Preventative medicines like vaccines
• What are the two groups of diseases and their characteristics?

  1. Communicable diseases:

  • Spread between people or animals
  • Caused by viruses, bacteria, parasites, fungi
  • Examples: common cold, malaria, meningitis

  1. Non-communicable diseases:

  • Cannot spread between people
  • Develop slowly and last long
  • Examples: asthma, coronary heart disease, diabetes, cancer
• What are the interactions between physical and mental health?

  • Physical health issues can lead to mental health problems
  • Severe physical conditions affect daily activities
  • Can result in depression or chronic anxiety