Health & Lifestyle
Chronic diseases are also known as _________
Non-communicable diseases
What is one good practice for environmental health?
Washing hands
Food preparation
Clean environment
Reduce chances for pests/parasites
Air pollution
Water pollution
HIV progresses into AIDS. What does AIDS stand for?
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
Health involves three components. List them...
Physical
Social
Emotional/ Mental
Give a definition for personal hygiene.
Regular routine of personal care
Washing and grooming of body
What cells does the HIV virus attack?
Immune cells (CD4 cells)
Infectious diseases are caused by what?
Infectious agent - bacteria, virus, fungus
List three (3) benefits of good hygiene.
reduce your risk of sickness
reduce transmission of diseases
Increase self-confidence
Present well to others
HIV is caused by what virus?
Human Immuno-deficiency Virus
Non-communicable diseases where body does not use or produce insulin properly.
Diabetes
Give four areas we pay attention to with personal hygiene.
Hair
Face and Skin
Teeth
Ears
Hands
Feet
Nails
What type of medication is used to treat the symptoms of HIV/AIDS?
Anti-retroviral medication