Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
Definitions [14]
Define the following: Immunity
The ability of an organism to resist and overcome infection is called immunity.
Define the following: Vaccination
Vaccination is a method of making the body immune to a particular disease by injecting killed or weakened disease causing microbe into a body to stimulate the formation of antibodies and develop immunity to that disease causing microbe.
Define the following:
Malnutrition
The condition of nutrition in which the food is either in inadequate quantity or in excess or it lacks in some essential nutrient is called malnutrition.
Define the following: Immunisation
Immunisation is body’s natural defence mechanism which acts by producing antibodies against the antigens infecting the body.
Define the following: Atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis is a disease caused by the malfimtioning of heart wherein the arterial walls get hardened and thickened, reducing the flow of blood and raising the blood pressure.
Define the following: Vaccine
A vaccine is a biological preparation of a weakened or killed pathogen (disease causing microbes) which stimulates the formation of antibodies and develops immunity against a particular disease.
Define the following: Pathogen
Any organism that is capable of causing disease is called a pathogen.
Examples : bacteria, virus or other microorganism.
What are deficiency diseases?
The diseases caused by inadequate intake of food or the lack of some essential nutrient in our diet are called deficiency diseases.
Deficiency in one or more of the nutrients causes various diseases. These are called deficiency diseases.
Define the following:
Diseases
Any disorder or abnormal working of an organ, part or system of the body leads to illness called as disease.
Define the following:
Vector
Vector:
Vector is an agent that acts as an intermediate carrier of the pathogen.
Define.
First aid
The primary help offered to the victims of disasters before actual medical treatment is available is known as first aid.
Definition: First Aid
The immediate and temporary care given to an injured or ill person before proper medical treatment is called first aid.
Define homeostasis.
It is to maintain a stable equilibrium of the body in accordance with the pressures and changes of the body environment.
Definition: Health
Key Points
Key Points: First Aid and Emergency Action
| Term | Meaning | Purpose | Example / Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Aid | Immediate care given before medical help | To save life and prevent condition from worsening | Treating cuts, burns, snake bite |
| Emergency Action | Quick steps taken during accidents or disasters | To reduce loss of life and property | Rescue, evacuation, calling help |
| Safety Signs | Warning symbols indicating danger | To prevent accidents | Electric shock sign, fire sign |
| First Aid Kit | Box of essential first aid materials | To provide quick medical help | Bandages, antiseptic, scissors |
