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What is Disease? • On your own think/write down what
disease is, its causes & examples.. [2mins]
• In pairs: discuss your answers [3mins]
• Share with the class [5mins]
02/07/2013
Definition: Disease has physical and/or mental symptoms. It is the disorder or malfunction of the mind or body which leads to a departure from good health. It has mental, physical & social aspects
Caused by:
• Pathogens: virus/bacteria/fungi
• Genetics: inherited
• Lifestyle: risk factors eg diet, exercise, environment
• Examples: Pathogens: Cholera, Tuberculosis,
Genetic: Cystic Fibrosis, Huntingtons Disease, Cancer
Lifestyle: Cancer, Coronary Heart Disease, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Asthma, Emphysema
02/07/2013
Holiday Research FACTFILE Task: Research the causes, symptoms
and transmission for all the following diseases:
Coronary Heart Disease, Cancer, Cholera,
Tuberculosis, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Asthma,
Emphysema
• Example: Cholera
• Cause: Bacteria called Vibrio cholerae
• Symptoms: diarrhoea & vomiting, dehydration
• Transmission: contaminated food and water
02/07/2013
Holiday Research Poster Task: Make a poster, including images,
data and facts on:
(1) Coronary Heart Disease
(2) Cholera
02/07/2013
There is lots of information on the internet ....which sources would be most useful?
Q: What are the lifestyle factors that increase the risk of developing certain diseases?
• Antismoking advert – video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stN4U1eZ9Ns
Can you identify.... Asthma
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Can you identify.... Smallpox
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Can you identify.... Pulmonary Fibrosis
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Can you identify.... Tuberculosis
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BACTERIAL DISEASES
pneumonia, meningitis,
tuberculosis, typhoid,
tetanus, sore throat,
food poisoning, cholera,
VIRAL DISEASES
common cold, influenza,
AIDS, measles,
poliomyelitis, rabies,
rubella, smallpox
FUNGAL DISEASES
athletes foot
thrush
ringworm
PARASITIC DISEASES
malaria
tapeworm
amoebic dysentry
NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASES
Cardiovascular disease
Cancer, Bronchitis
Downs Syndrome
Cystic Fibrosis