Health and Disease

• What is the main topic of the study material?

  Health and disease
• Why might the page about health and disease seem dull?

  There's not a great deal about diseases
• What is important to know about health and disease?

  It is important to understand health issues
• What are diseases often responsible for?

  Causing illness
• How is health defined in the study material?

  As the state of physical and mental well-being
• What can diseases be classified as?

  Communicable or non-communicable
• What are communicable diseases?

  Diseases that can spread from person to person
• What can cause communicable diseases?

  Bacteria, viruses, parasites, and fungi
• What are non-communicable diseases?

  Diseases that cannot spread between individuals
• How do diseases interact with each other?

  They can interact and cause other health issues
• What can infections lead to in the immune system?

  Increased chance of suffering from diseases
• What can some types of cancer be triggered by?

  Infection by certain viruses
• What virus is mentioned as causing cervical cancer?

  Human papillomavirus (HPV)
• What is the immune system's role in health?

  It helps fight off infections
• How can infections affect the immune system's effectiveness?

  They can weaken the immune response
• What is the relationship between pathogens and diseases?

  Pathogens can cause diseases in the body
• What is a potential outcome of long-term infections?

  Increased risk of developing cancer
• What is the significance of understanding diseases?

  It helps in preventing and managing health issues
• How do different diseases impact overall health?

  They can lead to various health complications
• What does increased chance of developing liver cancer refer to?

  Higher risk of liver cancer
• What virus is associated with cervical cancer in women?

  HPV (human papillomavirus)
• How can HPV affect women's health?

  It can cause cervical cancer
• What can immune system reactions triggered by infection lead to?

  Allergic reactions like skin rashes
• What can severe physical health problems trigger in terms of mental health?

  They can trigger mental health issues
• What is a pathogen?

  A microorganism that can cause disease
• What are some factors that can affect health?

  • Diet quality and balance
  • Stress levels and management
  • Life situation and access to healthcare
• How can a balanced diet affect health?

  It provides necessary nutrients for the body
• What can constant stress lead to?

  Health issues and mental health problems
• How does life situation affect access to healthcare?

  It can limit or enhance healthcare access
• Why is it important to understand the concept of 'health'?

  It encompasses physical and mental well-being
• What is the significance of communicable diseases?

  They can spread from person to person
• Why might someone be sad if they don't understand a question on an exam?

  They may feel unprepared or anxious
• What is the purpose of exams?

  To assess understanding of material
• What does it mean if a disease is classified as communicable?

  It can be transmitted between individuals
• Why is it important to manage stress?

  To prevent health issues
• How do lifestyle choices impact health?

  They can improve or worsen health outcomes
• What can trigger mental health issues?

  Severe physical health problems
• What is the relationship between diet and physical health?

  A balanced diet supports physical health
• What is the effect of a poor diet?

  It can lead to health problems
• How can access to healthcare affect health outcomes?

  It can improve or worsen health outcomes