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List the causes of diseases

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Solution

Diseases develop due to a number of causes such as:

  1. Imbalances in the diet.
  2. Infection by micro-organisms.
  3. Malfunctioning of body organs.
  4. Allergic reactions to substances in the environment.
  5. Social factors such as smoking, alcoholism, drug addiction, unhealthy life style
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Chapter 7: Health and Hygiene - Additional Questions

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Selina Concise Biology [English] Class 6 ICSE
Chapter 7 Health and Hygiene
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