Health
Introduction
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 affected by various diseaseIllness affecting plants and animals., some of which are endemicWhen a disease is always present in a particular area. to 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.
- pneumoniaA deadly disease that affects the respiratory system.
The most common diseases in developed countries include:
- heart diseaseA wide range of conditions that affect the heart.
- 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.