Health and hygiene Notes

SOME COMMON NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASES

Anaemia:

1. Anaemia is caused due to the deficiency of essential mineral called iron in the blood.
2. A person suffering from anaemia looks pale and gets tired very easily.

Obesity:

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN

VACCINATION

•      It is possible to prevent many diseases through vaccination.

•      Most vaccines are given to children when they are very young.

Fact:

•      Some major research in vaccination is focusing on the development of vaccinations for diseases including HIV and malaria.

•      Vaccination is the use of special substances called vaccines to prevent specific diseases.