What is a deficiency disease?

Answer in Brief

These disease are caused by lack of nutrients, vitamins, minerals as a anaemia, goitre.

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Chapter 7: Health and Hygiene - Short Answer Questions

Chapter 7 Health and Hygiene
Short Answer Questions | Q 1.2

Put a tick mark (✓) against the correct alternative in the following statement:

Malaria is caused by:

Put a tick mark (✓) against the correct alternative in the following statement:

Hay fever and asthma are

Fill in the blanks:

Protruding belly is a symptom noticed in ______.

Find the odd one out, giving reasons:

Mention the causal organisms of the following disease: Typhoid

Name two diseases caused by animal bites

Give a brief note on body’s natural defence mechanism to overcome diseases

Who discovered ‘vaccine’ for the first time? Name two diseases that can be prevented by using vaccines

______ is defined as physical, mental and social well-being and comfort.