The social standing of a person or group that includes education, income, and occupation.
Socioeconomic status
The state of having a disease.
Morbidity
Mortality
A state or a risk of death or dying.
The process by which the human body strives to maintain a relatively stable equilibrium.
Homeostasis
Any abnormal condition that negatively affects the structure or function of a part of the body.
Disease
Two types of disease
- Chronic
- Noncommunicable
any medical condition that occurs suddenly and can be treated and healed in a short period of time. For example, an isolated bout of bronchitis is an acute medical condition that is easily treated with antibiotics and rest, and typically resolves in a week or so. However, if left untreated, the condition could progress to more serious chronic problems.
Acute Disease
a medical condition that persists for a long duration or cannot be cured altogether, typically lasting for 3 months or more. Chronic diseases generally cannot be prevented by vaccines or cured by medications, nor do they just disappear over time. For example, individuals with a long history of smoking are prone to acute bouts of bronchitis, which can and often do progress toward chronic bronchitis.
Chronic Disease
Which organization functions as the international public health agency of the United Nations?
World Health Organization (WHO)
Which of the following chronic diseases is the leading cause of death in both men and women?
Coronary artery disease