In case of jaundice, there would be long term effects on our body. Jaundice is the result of a disease called hepatitis, caused by a virus. In jaundice, our Liver is affected and it takes more time to recover from this disease by taking proper treatment under supervision of doctor. In contrast to jaRead more
In case of jaundice, there would be long term effects on our body. Jaundice is the result of a disease called hepatitis, caused by a virus. In jaundice, our Liver is affected and it takes more time to recover from this disease by taking proper treatment under supervision of doctor. In contrast to jaundice, lice can be removed
easily with short treatment and so is the acne. Both of these do not produce long term effects on the body.
The following three symptoms indicate our disease and urge us to go to see doctor: 1. having headache, shivering and body temperature 2. having diarrhoea (loose-motions), and 3. having a wound with pus. If only one of the above three symptoms were present, we still would have to consult doctor. It iRead more
The following three symptoms indicate our disease and urge us to go to see doctor:
1. having headache, shivering and body temperature
2. having diarrhoea (loose-motions), and
3. having a wound with pus.
If only one of the above three symptoms were present, we still would have to consult doctor. It is so because all the three symptoms made us uncomfortable and bed-ridden for sometimes due to attack of some diseases.
(i)Improvement in public health (ii) Prevention of infectious disease (a) Application of modern medical practices in diagnosis and treatment of ailments.
(i)Improvement in public health
(ii) Prevention of infectious disease
(a) Application of modern medical practices in diagnosis and treatment of ailments.
In which of the following cases do you think the long term effects on your health are likely to be most unpleasant? * If you get jaundice; * If you get lice; * If you get acne. Why?
In case of jaundice, there would be long term effects on our body. Jaundice is the result of a disease called hepatitis, caused by a virus. In jaundice, our Liver is affected and it takes more time to recover from this disease by taking proper treatment under supervision of doctor. In contrast to jaRead more
In case of jaundice, there would be long term effects on our body. Jaundice is the result of a disease called hepatitis, caused by a virus. In jaundice, our Liver is affected and it takes more time to recover from this disease by taking proper treatment under supervision of doctor. In contrast to jaundice, lice can be removed
See lesseasily with short treatment and so is the acne. Both of these do not produce long term effects on the body.
List any three reasons why you would think that you are sick and ought to see a doctor. If only one of these symptoms were present would you still go to the doctor? Why or why not?
The following three symptoms indicate our disease and urge us to go to see doctor: 1. having headache, shivering and body temperature 2. having diarrhoea (loose-motions), and 3. having a wound with pus. If only one of the above three symptoms were present, we still would have to consult doctor. It iRead more
The following three symptoms indicate our disease and urge us to go to see doctor:
See less1. having headache, shivering and body temperature
2. having diarrhoea (loose-motions), and
3. having a wound with pus.
If only one of the above three symptoms were present, we still would have to consult doctor. It is so because all the three symptoms made us uncomfortable and bed-ridden for sometimes due to attack of some diseases.
Are the answers to the above questions necessarily the same or different? Why?
Answers of above questions (1,2) are interconnected but different. It is because being disease free does not mean is healthy.
Answers of above questions (1,2) are interconnected but different. It is because being disease free does not mean is healthy.
See lessState any two conditions essential for being free of disease.
(i) Living in hygienic environment. (ii) Getting vaccinated against common infectious diseases
(i) Living in hygienic environment.
See less(ii) Getting vaccinated against common infectious diseases
State any two conditions essential for good health.
Two conditions essential for good health are (i) better sanitation or clean surroundings, and (ii) availability of sufficient and nutritious food.
Two conditions essential for good health are
See less(i) better sanitation or clean surroundings, and
(ii) availability of sufficient and nutritious food.
What are the main reasons for the substantial improvement in death rate and life expectancy in India?
(i)Improvement in public health (ii) Prevention of infectious disease (a) Application of modern medical practices in diagnosis and treatment of ailments.
(i)Improvement in public health
See less(ii) Prevention of infectious disease
(a) Application of modern medical practices in diagnosis and treatment of ailments.
State one occupation of each of primary, secondary and tertiary activities.
(i) Primary - Agriculture (ii) Secondary - Manufacturing industry (iii) Tertiary - Transport
(i) Primary – Agriculture
See less(ii) Secondary – Manufacturing industry
(iii) Tertiary – Transport
Which are the two reasons for low literacy for females than males in India?
(a) Male dominated society (b) Low social status of women (c) Child marriage
(a) Male dominated society
See less(b) Low social status of women
(c) Child marriage
Who is treated as literate in India?
According to the census of 2001, a person aged 7 years and above who can read and write with understanding in any language. I treated as literate,
According to the census of 2001, a person aged 7 years and above who can read and write with understanding in any language. I treated as literate,
See lessWhat do you understand by the age composition of a population?
The age composition of a population refers to the number of people in different age groups in a country
The age composition of a population refers to the number of people in different age
See lessgroups in a country