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Class IXName of Chapter: Chapter 13-Why Do We Fall Ill?(35 mins per day)Week: 9th November to 13th November 2020Carried over from Previous WeekPeriod 1: Pg: 178-179Step – IStudy the following topic from textbook:13.2- Disease and its Causes13.2.1: What does disease look like?13.2.2: Acute and Chronic DiseasesStep – IIStudy the same topic in the following part of Diksha app:Ch – Why Do We Fall Ill? Part 2 (Video).Step – IIIIf you have any doubts clear them with your subject teacher (please check name and number of the subject from the school website)Step – IVRead the Bullet points:DiseaseAny disturbance in the structure or function of any organ or part of body.It may be caused due to the attack of pathogens (virus, bacteria), lack of nutritious diet/balanced diet and lack of public health services.Difference between Signs and SymptomsBasis of ComparisonSignsSymptomsMeaningIt is evidence of disease that means it is observed by others.It is evidence of diseases which only a person can feel.Observation MethodVisible and observable by health care professionalsExperienced by the sufferer or patients who experiences symptomsHow to CheckCan measure by checking temperature, taking X-ray, monitoring pulse rate, blood test and more.Cannot be measured as the person only feels them.ExampleCancer, AIDS, Asthma, Tuberculosis which health care professionals can specifically diagnoseBody pain, headache, itching, nausea, felt by the sufferer or patient only.Types of DiseaseDiseases are basically of two types. They are:(i) Acute Disease: The disease which lasts for only a short period of time is called Acute Disease.For example: Influenza (Flu), Common cold, etc.(ii) Chronic Disease:?The disease which lasts for a long period of time is called Chronic Disease. For example: TB, Cancer, etcDifference between Acute Disease & Chronic DiseaseS. No.Acute DiseaseChronic Disease?1.They are short duration diseases.They are long lasting diseases.2.Patient recovers completely after the cure.Patient does not recover completely.3.There is no loss of weight or feeling of tiredness afterward.There is often loss of weight of feeling of tiredness.4.There is short-duration loss of work and efficiency.There is a prolonged loss of work and efficiency.Step – VSolve in Bio CW copy:1.Give any four essential factors that must be taken care of by an individual for keeping good health.2. What do you mean by symptoms? Explain by giving two examples.?3. What is a disease? How many types of diseases have you studied? Give examples.4. How do we know that someone is suffering from disease?5. Write the difference between signs and symptoms.6. Differentiate between acute and chronic diseases.End of Day – 1Period 2: Pg: 179 – 180Step – IStudy the following topic from textbook:13.2.3: Chronic Diseases and poor Health13.2.4: Causes of Diseases.Step – IIIf you have any doubts clear them with your subject teacher (please check name and number of the subject from the school website)Step – IIIRevise using following Bullet points:What is a Chronic Disease?The chronic disease is the disease that occurs gradually and lasts for years, maybe an entire lifetime. Typically, when disease persists for three months, it is categorized as a chronic disease. It causes severe damage to the organs and organ systems, affecting the quality of life.Some chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular diseases, can be controlled by regular participation in physical activity, eating healthy, quit smoking, reducing the consumption of alcohol, etc.List of Chronic diseasesThe most common chronic diseases are described below:Arthritis: The wear and tear of joints such as knees, hips, and wrist.Cancer: It is the uncontrolled growth of cells in the body.Stroke: It is the blockage of blood flow to the brain.Heart Attack: It is the blockage of blood flow to the heart.Obesity: Increase in body weight above the normal weight is obesity.Living with Chronic IllnessA raised blood pressure, increased glucose levels, overweight, abnormal blood lipids are the main signs and symptoms of a chronic disorder. With the increasing age, these?diseases?become more common. And in most cases, these usually turn fatal.The chronic illness and its treatment severely affect the body. Therefore, one must know how to:Live with the physical effects of the illness.Deal with municate clearly with the doctors.Maintain confidence to fight with the disease.Cope with negative feelingSymptoms of Chronic DiseasesChronic disease has a severe effect on the body of the patient.Debilitating fatigueDepression, anxiety, hopelessnessFrequent urinationLoss of appetiteWounds over the bodyUnbearable painCauses of Chronic DiseasesThe main causes of chronic disease are:Unhealthy dietExcessive energy intakeNo physical activityUse of tobaccoExcessive smoking and intake of alcoholHeredityIncreased glucose levels and blood pressurePrevention of Chronic DiseaseCertain changes in the diet and lifestyle can help to prevent chronic diseases:Avoid smoking, alcohol and tobacco. This will help to prevent cancer.Obesity is the major cause of many diseases. Controlling body weight will prevent several chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, cancers of kidney, breast, colon, endometrium, etc.Daily physical activity helps in reducing body weight and prevents a number of diseases.A healthy diet is key to a healthy body.Causes of Diseases:?Causes of diseases are explained below:Immediate and Contributory CauseImmediate cause:?The organisms that enter our body and cause the disease are termed as an immediate cause. For example, virus, bacteria, protozoa etc.Contributory cause:?The secondary factors which led these organisms enter our body are termed as a contributory cause. For example, dirty water, contaminated food, improper nourishment, poor standard of living, etc.Step – IVSolve the questions in the bio copy:How does public cleanliness affect our health?What do you understand by symptoms?What is an acute disease?Which type of diseases affect the body suddenly but, last for a short time?(a) Acute disease(b) Chronic disease(c) Congenital disease(d) Genetic disorderHealth can be defined as a state ofbeing physically healthynot being diseasedbeing physically healthy and disease-freebeing well enough to function well physically, mentally and socially.End of Day – 2 ................
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