Case studies illustrate the causes of health issues. They explain their growth, effects on the population and the strategies involved in managing development and health in the 21st century.
developedRefers to a country that has a lot of wealth or a population that is healthy and well educated. and developingRefers to a country that has little wealth or a population that lacks healthcare and education. countries are both affected by various diseases, some of which are common in certain areas while others are widespread throughout the world.
The most common diseases in developing countries include:
malariaA potentially fatal disease spread by mosquitoes.
choleraA bacterial infection caused by contaminated drinking water.
kwashiorkorA deadly disease caused by malnutrition and lack of protein in diet. (a form of malnutrition)
pneumonia
The most common diseases in developed countries include:
heart disease
cancerA disease caused by normal cells changing so that they grow and divide in an uncontrolled way. The uncontrolled growth causes a lump called a tumour to form.
asthmaA disease that affects the respiratory system.
AIDSAcquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome – a disease of the human immune system caused by infection with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). is a disease which is present in both developed and developing countries.
