Unit 104: Common Diseases and Preventive Healthcare

1. Overview of Common Diseases

• Definition of common diseases
• Impact on individuals, families, and communities
• Importance of studying and managing common diseases

2. Classification of Common Diseases

• Classification by organ system affected
  • Cardiovascular
  • Respiratory
  • Metabolic
  • Autoimmune
  • Mental health
• Classification by etiology (cause)
  • Infectious
  • Genetic
  • Environmental
  • Lifestyle-related
• Classification by pathophysiology
  • Acute vs chronic
  • Degenerative
  • Autoimmune

3. Infectious Diseases

• Pathogenic microorganisms
  • Bacteria
  • Viruses
  • Fungi
  • Parasites
• Modes of transmission
  • Direct contact
  • Airborne
  • Vector-borne
  • Food and waterborne
• Common infectious diseases examples
• Signs and symptoms
• Prevention strategies
  • Vaccination
  • Hygiene
  • Quarantine and isolation
• Treatment options
  • Antibiotics
  • Antivirals
  • Antifungals
  • Antiparasitics

4. Chronic Diseases

• Definition and characteristics
• Common chronic diseases
• Causes and risk factors
• Symptoms and progression
• Management and lifestyle modifications

5. Cardiovascular Diseases

• Anatomy and physiology of heart and blood vessels
• Common cardiovascular diseases
  • Coronary artery disease
  • Hypertension
  • Heart failure
  • Stroke
• Risk factors
• Prevention
• Diagnostic methods
• Treatment and management

6. Respiratory Diseases

• Overview of respiratory system
• Common respiratory diseases
  • Asthma
  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
  • Pneumonia
  • Tuberculosis
• Causes and risk factors
• Symptoms and diagnosis
• Management and treatment

7. Metabolic Diseases

• Definition and overview
• Common metabolic diseases
  • Diabetes mellitus
  • Obesity
  • Metabolic syndrome
• Underlying mechanisms
• Risk factors and complications
• Lifestyle and medical interventions

8. Autoimmune Diseases

• Immune system overview
• Pathophysiology of autoimmune disorders
• Common autoimmune diseases
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Systemic lupus erythematosus
  • Multiple sclerosis
• Symptoms and diagnosis
• Treatment approaches

9. Mental Health Disorders

• Overview of mental health
• Common mental health disorders
  • Depression
  • Anxiety disorders
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Schizophrenia
  • Eating disorders
• Causes and risk factors
• Diagnosis and assessment
• Treatment options

10. Preventive Healthcare Practices

• Importance of prevention in healthcare
• Vaccination programs
• Regular health screenings
• Healthy lifestyle choices
  • Nutrition
  • Physical activity
  • Stress management
  • Avoidance of harmful substances
• Early detection and intervention
• Community health education