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______ is a state of overall physical, mental and social well-being
Health
Name four common symptoms people may have when they feel ill?
fever, pain, dizziness, vomiting, swelling or itching.
How do we classify diseases?
Congenital diseases, acute diseases, chronic disease, infectious disease, non-infectious disease
True or False: Acute diseases are present from birth. They can be caused by different factors, for example, a problem during the development of the fetus.
False. Congenital diseases are present from birth. They can be caused by different factors, for example, a problem during the development of the fetus.
True or False: Chronic diseases last a long time. In fact, some chronic diseases never disappear. For example, diabetes.
True
What are infectious diseases caused by?
These are usually caused by microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites
Give me an example of a noninfectious disease.
Rickets which is caused by a lack of vitamin D
_____ are unicellular living things that are microscopic
Microorganisms
Give me two examples of a bacterial infection.
Salmonella and Tuberculosis
Give me three examples of a virus.
Measels, flu, AIDS
Give me one example of a fungal infection
Athletes foot
Intestinal worms and lice are two examples of infectious deseases caused by what type of microorganisms?
Parasites
Name two ways infectious agents can enter the body.
Infectious agents can enter our bodies through cuts in the skin, contaminated water or food, or contaminated air.
Diseases that are transmitted from one sick person to another are called ____.
contagious diseases
How are contagious diseases spread?
Contagious diseases spread through direct physical contact or through bodily fluids, such as blood or saliva
What is an example of a contagious disease?
The flu
