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HEALTH- What are the Individual Characteristics?
Biological characteristics passed down by our parents such as: age, sex, weight...
HEALTH- Explain of what our health depends of the Environment
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT- Air we breathe, water we drink... SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT- Relationships, the area where we live...
HEALTH- Explain of what our health depends on our lifestyle
BEHAVIORAL PRACTICES- Habits, diet, hygiene, physical activity...
HEALTH- Explain of what of health depends of the Access to healthcare
QUALITY HEALTHCARE- Medication, well-equiped centers, good health...
DISEASE- Explain what is a sign
Things that do not function correctly in the body: Having a temperature, skin rashes...
DISEASE- Explain what is a symptom
Is something that can only be felt by the patient who is sick: Feeling dizzy, being itchy...
CHARACTERISTICS OF DISEASES- A temperature is Acute or Chronic?
Acute because it doesn't last long.
CHARACTERISTICS OF DISEASES- A flu is Sporadic or Epidemic?
Epidemic because it affects a lot of people at the same time.
CHARACTERISTICS OF DISEASES- Is cancer mild or serious?
Serious because our organs are at risk to die
INFECTIOUS AGENTS- Name the four types of infectious agents
Bacteria, Viruses, Fungi and Protozoa
INFECTIOUS AGENTS- What are the infectious agents and what diseases they cause?
They are microscopic living organisms and they cause infectious diseases.
HARMFUL BEHAVIORS- Name some of the main harmful behaviors
MULTIPLE ANSWERS- Unbalanced diet, poor physical activity, risky behaviors, drug use...
HEDERITARY DISEASES- What are the hederitary diseases?
Diseases that are inherited from our parents.
PREVENTING DISEASES- Name some of the main healthy habits
Hygiene and tidiness, physical exercise, balanced diet, resting and leisure, medical check-ups, vaccines...
ACCIDENTS- Are the accidents voluntary or involuntary events?
The are involuntary.
ACCIDENTS- What we have to make to prevent accidents?
We need to take precautions and respect all the safety measures.
