Modern Health Problems Lecture in Health 3
Why MODERN health problems? Difference in lifestyle Difference of environment Variation of diet Development of new pathogens Development of resistant bacteria
4 Types of Pathogens Bacteria
Virus
Parasite
Prions
Fighting Infection Proper hygiene Clean Environment Healthy lifestyle Proper diet Regular check-up Responsible relationship Self-education
Short quiz Why did the scientists still debate the classification of the virus? (3pts) Prions cause BSE in cows and CJD in humans. What does BSE and CJD mean?(2pts) Is it possible that HIV can infect other cells? Why? (3pts) How does having responsible relationship become a way of fighting infection? (2pts)
Assignment Have an advanced reading on infectious diseases. Be ready with your reports. Always be ready for a quiz.