Question

Explain the given reasons: 1 . health of an organism depends upon the surrounding environment conditions 2 . Our surrounding area should be free of water 3.Social harmony and good conditions are necessary for good health.

Answer 1

1) Health of an organisms depends upon the surrounding environmental condition because if there will be garbage on the streets and there is open drainage or something else then the pathogens will take birth there. From the open drainage the mosquito can be born which can cause malaria. Also from the unhygienic surrounding there is a possibility that we will eat contaminate food. We know that housefly act as a vector. First it will sit on the garbage and then our food which can cause diarrhoea. So surrounding must be clean.

2) Stagnant water is a birth place of dengue mosquito. If there will be stagnant water then the mosquito will take birth which can cause severe diseases. So the area must be free from stagnant water.

3) Health is a state of social, mental and physical well being. If all the people will help each other, will share their sorrow then a social harmony will be made and a person will be mentally healthy. Good economic condition is necessary for getting good opportunities of employment. Health is also depends on economy. If one will get proper earning then one will be able to get bland food which will make one's family healthy. So good economy is important.

Answer 2

Answer:

(a) Food is essential for the growth, development and maintenance of the body. A balanced diet provides raw material in the form of protein, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals, roughage, etc, in appropriate amount for the proper growth and functioning of the body.

(b) Besides personal hygiene, health also depends on our surroundings. If our surroundings are unhygienic, we are likely to get infectious diseases.

(c) Stagnant water is source of many water-borne diseases and a breeding site for mosquitoes. Mosquitoes are vectors for many diseases such as malaria, dengue, etc. and flourish in stagnant water. Hence, our surroundings should be free of stagnant water.

(d) Human beings live in societies, which determine the social and physical environment Social harmony and good economic conditions are necessary for good social and mental health. Further adequate earning is necessary for being able to get balanced diet and better living.conditions.Good economic conditions are necessary for the treatment of diseases as well.