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Question
Name the health problems subsequent to a disaster.
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Solution
Health problems subsequent to a disaster include infectious diseases such as diarrhoea, cholera, and typhoid. Disasters also lead to diseases caused by deficiency of nutrients because of the unavailability of proper food.
RELATED QUESTIONS
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?
In which of the following case 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?
Match the following:
| 1. | Metabolic factor | a. | Cholera |
| 2. | Genetic factor | b. | Marasmus |
| 3. | Microorganisms | c. | Colour blindness |
| 4. | Nutritional factor | d. | Bacterial diseases |
| 5. | Environment factor | e. | Diabetes |
What is the Difference between Marasmus and Kwashiorkor?
Which one of the following has a long term effect on the health of an individual?
