Explain in detail the following: (a) Haemophilia (b) Food poisoning (c) Naru disease (d) Anaemia (e) Leprosy Answer
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1) Haemophilia: This is the condition in which the blood of an individual loses its property of clotting. It can prove to be fatal when a person gets injured as the blood won't stop bleeding.
2) Food Poisoning: It is a condition which occurs when a person eats contaminated food. Eating food contaminated with bacteria, virus, fungi, etc. can lead to several diseases related to stomach or intestines.
3) Naru disease: It is a rare disease, which is caused due to the consumption of contaminated water. Symptoms of this disease are not visible until a year.
4) Anaemia: It is the condition in which a person lacks red blood cells and feels light-headed, dizziness, fatigue, etc. It is advisable to consume iron-rich food in such condition.
5) Leprosy: It is a skin disease which occurs as small red patches and can also cause nerve damage.