front 1 The social standing of a person or group that includes education, income, and occupation. | back 1 Socioeconomic status |
front 2 The state of having a disease. | back 2 Morbidity |
front 3 Mortality | back 3 A state or a risk of death or dying. |
front 4 The process by which the human body strives to maintain a relatively stable equilibrium. | back 4 Homeostasis |
front 5 Any abnormal condition that negatively affects the structure or function of a part of the body. | back 5 Disease |
front 6 Two types of disease | back 6 - Chronic - Noncommunicable |
front 7 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. | back 7 Acute Disease |
front 8 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. | back 8 Chronic Disease |
front 9 Which organization functions as the international public health agency of the United Nations? | back 9 World Health Organization (WHO) |
front 10 Which of the following chronic diseases is the leading cause of death in both men and women? | back 10 Coronary artery disease |