Lesson Focus: How is world disease a human hazard? What: identify
what a disease is and explain the symptoms of life threatening diseases
How: describe
the distribution of some of the world’s main diseases
Why: to
understand how diseases are hazardous to humans
These charities all raise money for protecting people against disease. Write down 5 countries that you think they work in.
Activate: What is a disease? True or False? ď‚› Read
the fact slide about disease. Only 5 of the statements are true. Identify which ones you think they are.
ď‚› Extension:
Give reasons why you decided the others were false. Write this in your book.
1. A disease is a condition that causes the body or parts of the body to not work normally. 2. Everyone is 100% guaranteed to get a disease at some point in their life. 3. Some diseases are caused by infections, others are caused by parts of the body malfunctioning e.g. autoimmune diseases 4. There is a cure for every single disease. 5. Everyone who has a disease receives treatment for it from a doctor. 6. Cholera, rabies, pneumonia, hepatitis, malaria and HIV/ AIDS are all examples of disease. 7. You will die from every disease. 8. The world’s biggest killer disease is pneumonia. Four million people die from it each year. 9. Some countries have bigger problems in controlling disease than others. 10. HIV/ AIDS is the worlds biggest killer. Five million people die from it each year.
Tuberculosis: Affects the lungs, but it can also affect organs in the central nervous system. The disease was called "consumption" in the past because of the way it would consume from within anyone who became infected.
Demonstrate: Why do some areas have more disease than others?
Differences between Diseases. Disease
Description
Location
Malaria
Disease spread by mosquitoes which causes fever Disease that causes the immune system to get weak
90% of cases are in sub-Saharan Africa 66% of those with the disease are in sub-Saharan Africa The world’s leading cause of death
HIV/ AIDS Heart disease Tuberculosis
Disease caused by fatty deposits building up in the arteries Caused by bacteria in the lungs, leading to chest pain and coughing
Over 60% of cases are in Africa and SE Asia
CAN YOU REMEMBER THE CHARACTERISTICS?
HIV/ AIDS, chest, Malaria, Heart disease, 90%, Tuberculosis, Mosquitos, fatty, bacteria, death, Asia, sub-Saharan Africa Complete your table. Disease
Description
Location
Disease spread by _______which causes fever Disease that causes the immune system to get weak
_____ of cases are in sub-Saharan Africa 66% of those with the disease are in _________________ _ The world’s leading cause of _____ Over 60% of cases are in Africa and SE ____
Disease caused by _______ deposits building up in the arteries Caused by ______ in the lungs, leading to _____ pain and coughing
Self assess your answers!
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Disease
Description
Location
Malaria
Disease spread by mosquitoes which causes fever Disease that causes the immune system to get weak
90% of cases are in sub-Saharan Africa 66% of those with the disease are in sub-Saharan Africa The world’s leading cause of death
HIV/ AIDS Heart disease Tuberculosis
Disease caused by fatty deposits building up in the arteries Caused by bacteria in the lungs, leading to chest pain and coughing
Over 60% of cases are in Africa and SE Asia
Your challenge! A new disease has been discovered. Write a description of what it is! You must: Name your disease. Describe the symptoms (how you can tell you’ve got it) Where in the world is the disease most common? Why is it most common here? Draw a picture/ diagram to illustrate this illness.
Reflect: Do these charities work more in rich countries or poor countries? Give 3 reasons why you think they work more in these locations.