Health Care
Name an example of preventive care
check up/ immunzation
Not taking care of your teeth and gums can lead to
tooth decay
Name two ways you can protect your eyes
answers will vary
someone who buys products or services
consumer
medicines are drugs used to treat, cure, or prevent what?
diseases
Health care is largely a _________ effort.
team
The germs in plaque can cause
bad breath
Much like a camera, this part of the eye focuses light on the retina
lens
media
define OTC and give an example of one
over the counter
cough syrup, advil, etc
What disease does an oncologist deal with?
cancer
the substance that fights tooth decay
fluoride
Your ears hlep you keep this
balance
Define FDA
food and drug administration
one type of germ fighting medicine is called
antibiotics
When a person goes to the doctor or hospital, who pays a large part of the cost?
healht insurance
what substance is your hair made up of?
keratin
What number decibles does normal conversation have?
60
some ads and product labels make claims that sound too good to be true. this can lead to
fraud
drowsiness, dizziness, or upset stomach are all examples of
side effects
What happens if a person goes to the hospital or doctor and does not have health insurance?
they have to pay the entire bill themselves.
Name the two problems your scalp can have
1. oily
2.dry
the most serious ear problems are
deafness / hearing loss
if a company believes in their product and stands behind it, they will make this on their label
guarantee
most medicines are in one of these two forms
pill or liquid