Looking after you

1. LOOKING
AFTER YOUR
HEALTH

2. HEALTH
Health is a state of physical,
mental and social well-being.A
Disease is condition that
affects health.

3. There are diseases caused by viruses, bacterias
fungi and parasites that enter the body through
the nose, mouth or a wound. Ex: flu, rubella,
chicken pox...
Vaccines are used to prevent the most serious
infecctious diseases.
INFECTION DISEASES

4. These are diseases that are not
caused by microorganisms. Ex:
cancer, genetic disorders,
nutritional
deficiences.
NON-INFECTIONS DISEASES

5. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A
HEALTHY LIFESTYLE
A BALANCED DIET
A diet that includes all food in the correct
proportions and in sufficient quantities to
fulfil the body's needs.
MEDICAL CHECK-UPS
It is important to have all compulsory
vaccinations, go to the dentist and see
your doctor when you have the
symptoms of a disease.

6. AVOID TOXIC
SUBSTANCES
For good health, it is very
important to avoid
smoking,drinking alcohol and
taking drugs and to avoid
polluted areas
SOCIAL
RELATIONSHIPS
These are fundamental for a good
health. Social isolation can harm a
person's physical and mental
health.
PHYSICAL
EXERCISE
This helps burn calories,
strengthen, muscles and
bones and reduce blood
pressure, cholesterol and
blood sugar.
GOOD PERSONAL
HYGIENE
This helps prevent many
health problems, including
infections and dental and
sking problems.

7. PAULA
KATERYNA
CRISTINA
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