Question

State two main causes of diseases.
2 points

Answer 1

Answer:

Immediate cause and Contributory cause

Answer 2

Answer:

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Explanation:

When we think about

causes of diseases, we must remember that

there are many levels of such causes. Let us

look at an example. If there is a baby suffering

from loose motions, we can say that the cause

of the loose motions is probably an infection.

But the next question is – where did the

infection come from? Suppose we find that the

infection came through unclean drinking

water. But many babies must have had this

unclean drinking water. So, why is it that one

baby developed loose motions when the other

babies did not?

One reason might be that this baby is not

healthy. As a result, it might be more likely to

have disease when exposed to risk, whereas

healthier babies would not. Why is the baby

not healthy? Perhaps because it is not well

nourished and does not get enough food. So,

lack of good nourishment becomes a second

cause of the disease. Further, why is the baby

not well nourished? Perhaps because it is from

a household which is poor