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  • Created on: 03-09-19 00:41
what is ill health?
physical factor that can have negative effect on health & wellbeing
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what can ill health be described as?
acute or chronic
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what type of illness comes more slowly and lasts a long period of time or lifetime?
chronic illness
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true or false, chronic illness physical symptoms can be treated with medication but not cured?
true
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chronic illness examples:
diabetes, arthritis, asthma, heart disease & bipolar disorder
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what is key to managing chronic illnesses?
ensuring the persons PIES needs are fulfilled
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what are possible physical negative effects of chronic illness?
poor growth rate, unusual psychological change during puberty, restricted movement
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what are possible intellectual negative effects of chronic illness?
missed learning due to missed school days, difficult thinking and problem solving , memory problems
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what are possible emotional negative effects of chronic illness?
stress, negative self-concept
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what are possible social negative effects of chronic illness?
isolation, loss of independence, difficulty developing relationships
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what illness starts quickly and lasts a short period of time?
acute illness
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acute illness examples:
bacterial & viral infections and heart palpitations
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do people recover from acute illnesses completely?
yes
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how can physical symptoms of acute illnesses be treated?
with medication
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are acute and chronic diseases linked?
yes chronic heart disease may lead to acute illness heart attack
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what can ill health be described as?

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