The flu became ______ after it spread to multiple countries within weeks.
widespread
What are some ways to stop a widespread outbreak of disease?
Because of the successful vaccination program, polio has been ______ eliminated.
virtually
Can you name a disease that has been virtually eradicated?
After being diagnosed with cancer, the patient had to ______ chemotherapy.
undergo
If a virus spreads too fast, it will ______ affect the entire community. (emphasize the point)
ultimately
Handwashing is an effective way to prevent the ______ of diseases.
transmission
Can you name three ways that disease transmission happens?
The patient did not complete their antibiotic treatment; ______, the infection returned.
hence
Wearing a mask can help reduce your ______ to airborne diseases.
exposure
If a person has a very high fever and doesn’t drink enough water, they might ______ from dehydration.
collapse
What are some health conditions that can cause a person to collapse suddenly?
What is hypertension?
high blood pressure
What is ahterosclerosis?
when fat and cholesterol build up inside the arteries
What is a stroke?
when blood can’t reach part of the brain, usually because of a blocked or broken blood vessel
What is a heart attack?
A heart attack happens when blood flow to the heart is blocked, usually because of a clot in the arteries. This can damage the heart and cause chest pain.
