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DISEASE - Coggle Diagram
DISEASE
Infectious
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Vaccines: substances, often administered as an injection or oral dose, that protect against infectious diseases by stimulating the body's immune system to recognise and fight off specific pathogens
Non-Infectious
Causes
Environmental factors
Asthma- a respiratory condition where the airways become inflamed and narrowed, making it difficult to breathe
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Nutritional factors
Obesity- a complex medical condition characterised by excessive body fat, increasing the risk of serious health problems
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Genetic factors
Cystic fibrosis- a genetic disorder that primarily affects the lungs and digestive system, causing thick, sticky mucus to accumulate in these areas
Congenital
Down syndrome- a genetic condition where a baby is born with three copies of chromosome 21 instead of the usual two
Age-related factors
Alzheimer's disease- the most common cause of dementia, a progressive brain disorder that leads to memory loss, thinking difficulties, and behavioural changes
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Lifestyle
Liver disease- affect the liver, the body's main detoxification organ. These diseases can result from lifestyle choices such as excessive alcohol consumption
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