Communicable Diseases
What is a communicable disease?
A communicable disease is an illness that can be transmitted from one person, animal, or surface to another.
What is a noncommunicable disease?
A noncommunicable disease is a long-term illness that cannot be spread from person to person.
What is one habit that enhances personal health?
Example: Eating a balanced diet.
What does it mean for health information to be valid and reliable?
It’s accurate, up-to-date, and from a credible source like a medical professional or institution.
What is one action individuals can take to create a healthier environment?
Example: Recycling or reducing energy and water use.
Name one example of a communicable disease.
Example: Influenza (flu).
Name two noncommunicable diseases.
Examples: Heart disease and diabetes.
Name a habit that can hinder personal health.
Example: Smoking.
Name one trustworthy source for health information online.
Example: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website.
How can communities promote better health among their members?
By providing health education, hosting screenings, and creating safe public spaces.
How can communicable diseases be spread?
Through direct contact, airborne droplets, contaminated surfaces, or bodily fluids.
How does diabetes affect the body?
It affects how the body processes blood sugar, potentially leading to high glucose levels and organ damage.
How can sleep affect overall health?
Poor sleep can weaken the immune system, impact mental health, and increase chronic disease risk.
How can you verify the accuracy of health information found online?
Check with trusted sources, review credentials, and compare with scientific or government health data.
What role does access to parks and recreational facilities play in community health?
It promotes physical activity, reduces stress, and encourages social interaction.
What role do vaccines play in preventing communicable diseases?
Vaccines help the body build immunity, reducing the risk of infection and transmission.
What common risk factors are associated with cancer?
Smoking, poor diet, lack of physical activity, and exposure to carcinogens.
What are some benefits of regular physical activity?
Stronger muscles and bones, improved mood, better heart health, and weight control.
What are the dangers of using unverified health information?
It can lead to harmful decisions, delayed treatment, or misuse of medications.
How do clean air and water impact community health?
They help prevent respiratory and waterborne diseases and support overall
Explain how public health campaigns can reduce the spread of communicable diseases.
They educate the public, promote hygiene and vaccination, and encourage testing to reduce disease spread.
Describe the impact of asthma on daily activities.
Asthma can cause breathing difficulties, limiting physical activity and sometimes requiring medication or trigger avoidance.
Describe how technology can negatively impact health habits.
Excessive screen time can reduce physical activity, disrupt sleep, and increase stress or unhealthy behaviors.
Explain how to identify bias in health information sources.
Look at the author’s credentials, funding sources, intent (e.g., selling a product), and whether balanced perspectives are presented.
Describe a program that can improve health in a community.
Example: A local wellness initiative that offers free exercise classes and nutrition counseling.