Health Issues (OCR GCSE Biology A (Gateway Science Suite)): Quizzes
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What is the definition of health?
What is the definition of health?
Physical, mental & social well-being
What causes communicable diseases?
What causes communicable diseases?
Pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, fungi
Which of these is an example of a communicable disease?
Which of these is an example of a communicable disease?
The flu
What is true about non-communicable diseases?
What is true about non-communicable diseases?
They cannot be transmitted to others
Which of these is a non-communicable disease?
Which of these is a non-communicable disease?
Heart disease
What happens if an individual's immune system is compromised?
What happens if an individual's immune system is compromised?
They're more susceptible to infections
Which virus can trigger the development of cancer?
Which virus can trigger the development of cancer?
Hepatitis virus
What can a decline in physical health lead to?
What can a decline in physical health lead to?
Mental health issues such as depression
Which conditions can result from a poor diet?
Which conditions can result from a poor diet?
Type 2 diabetes, obesity & malnutrition
What is chronic stress linked to?
What is chronic stress linked to?
Heart disease, cancers & mental disorders
Which communicable diseases can poor life situations lead to?
Which communicable diseases can poor life situations lead to?
Diarrhoea & malaria