health and diseases

• How can health be defined?

  Health can be defined as a state of both physical and mental well-being.
• Why do we not categorize ourselves strictly as healthy or unhealthy?


  We exist on a spectrum with varying degrees of health.
• What are some factors that contribute to good health?

  Factors for good health include a balanced diet, exercise, sleep, and access to medical care.
• What can lead to a decrease in health or illness?

  Lack of a balanced diet, insufficient exercise, inadequate sleep, and excessive stress can lead to decreased health or illness.
• What is the term used to describe a large group of conditions that can cause ill health?

  Disease
• How can an unhealthy diet affect health?

  An unhealthy diet can lead to diseases such as diabetes.
• What are communicable diseases?

  Communicable diseases are diseases that can spread from person to person or between animals and people.
• What are some examples of communicable diseases?

  Examples of communicable diseases include the common cold, malaria, and meningitis.
• What are non-communicable diseases?

  Non-communicable diseases are diseases that cannot be spread between different people.
• What are some examples of non-communicable diseases?

  Examples of non-communicable diseases include asthma, coronary heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.
• How do different types of diseases interact with each other?

  Different types of diseases can interact with each other, affecting both physical and mental health.
• How does a compromised immune system affect health?

  A compromised immune system makes a person more susceptible to communicable diseases.
• What virus is linked to cervical cancer in women?

  Human papilloma virus (HPV)
• What preventive measure is taken in the UK to reduce cervical cancer risk?

  Almost all girls receive a vaccine for HPV.
• How can the body's immune response lead to health issues like skin rashes and asthma?

  Skin rashes and asthma can occur when the immune system overreacts to a pathogen, damaging the body's own tissues.
• How does physical health impact mental health?

  Severe physical health problems can significantly impact mental health, potentially leading to issues like depression or chronic anxiety.
• What might happen if a physical disease affects a person's ability to carry out everyday activities?

  It could lead to problems such as depression or chronic anxiety.
• What are the key factors that affect health?

  • Balanced diet
  • Regular exercise
  • Adequate sleep
  • Access to medical care (including preventive medicines like vaccines)
  • Stress levels
• What are the differences between communicable and non-communicable diseases?

  Communicable Diseases:

  • Spread from person to person or between animals and people
  • Examples: common cold, malaria, meningitis

  
  

  Non-Communicable Diseases:

  • Cannot be spread between people
  • Examples: asthma, coronary heart disease, diabetes, cancer