1. Modern Health Problems
Lecture in Health 3

2. Why MODERN health problems?
Difference in lifestyle
Difference of environment
Variation of diet
Development of new pathogens
Development of resistant bacteria

3. 4 Types of Pathogens
Bacteria

4. Virus

5. Parasite

6. Prions

7. Fighting Infection Proper hygiene Clean Environment Healthy lifestyle
Proper diet
Regular check-up
Responsible relationship
Self-education

8. 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)

9. Assignment Have an advanced reading on infectious diseases.
Be ready with your reports.
Always be ready for a quiz.