Unit 6

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Created on: 06-12-12 23:29

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ILL HEALTH
- Disease
  - a state of ill-health when a part / parts of the body are not functioning properly for a number of reasons, for example, accident or injury, infection or inflammation, inadequate diet, allergic reactions or congenital disorders.
- Illness
  - Is a breakdown of general health and well-being.
    - Example; a deficiency of a chemical in the body e.g, diabetes - insulin Example; a mental disorder or dysfunction e.g depression.
- Disorder
  - a disturbance in physical or mental health or functions ; malady or dysfunction.
- Degenerative Disease
  - a disease or illness which affects the body in such a way that it causes physical or psychological deterioration which cannot be rectified.
    - Example: Parkinson's disease
  - Disease
    - a state of ill-health when a part / parts of the body are not functioning properly for a number of reasons, for example, accident or injury, infection or inflammation, inadequate diet, allergic reactions or congenital disorders.
- Inherited Disorders
  - any condition where a defective gene has been passed on to a child from either one of its parents.
    - Example; Cystic Fibrosis OR Haemophilia
      - Cystic Fibrosis
        a genetic disorder children. it leads to the exocrine glands becoming defective. Production of thick mucus obstructs the intestinal glands including the pancreas and the bronchi. Signs / symptoms; failure to thrive, weight loss, coughing and a gradual deterioration of the Respiratory system.It is progressive and incurable. it can be detected through the sweat test.
        Sweat Test - when a sample of patients sweat is tested.