Define Health, what are the three types?
Mental, physical and social well-being.
Can you name a disease caused by a bacteria?
Tonsillitis, tuberculosis, pharyngitis, pneumonia, whooping cough.
Are genetic disorders infectious or non-infectious diseases?
Non-infectious, they are caused by alterations in DNA.
What causes environmental diseases?
Environmental pollution. Eg. Fumes from cars
Are all diseases infectious?
No, some diseases are not caused by microorganisms.
Why are vaccines so important?
They prevent the most serious infectious diseases. They protect us and others.
Define Disease
A condition which affects health. They can be infectious and non infectious.