Infectious diseases are illnesses caused by pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites that can spread directly or indirectly from one person, animal, or organism to another.
Chronic health conditions are long-lasting health issues, typically lasting for months or years, that often require ongoing management and can significantly impact a person's daily life and well-being.
Respiratory conditions are medical disorders that affect the lungs and airways, impairing breathing and oxygen exchange, often due to inflammation, infection, or obstruction.
Gastrointestinal conditions are disorders that affect the digestive tract, including the stomach, intestines, and related organs, leading to symptoms like pain, bloating, and altered digestion.
Cancer is a group of diseases characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells that can invade and damage surrounding tissues and organs.
Vision and hearing conditions are disorders that impair the ability to see or hear, ranging from partial to complete loss of function, often requiring medical intervention or assistive devices.
Mental health conditions are a range of disorders that affect a person's emotional, psychological, and social well-being, influencing how they think, feel, and behave.
Reproductive conditions are medical disorders that affect the reproductive organs and functions, impacting fertility, sexual health, and overall reproductive system health.
Health conditions resulting from incorrect nutrition are disorders caused by imbalances or deficiencies in dietary intake, leading to issues such as malnutrition, obesity, and related diseases.
Health conditions affecting children encompass physical or mental disorders impacting their growth, development, and overall well-being, often requiring specialized care.
Health conditions affecting adolescents include various physical and mental disorders that impact their growth, development, and emotional well-being during this transitional life stage.
Health conditions affecting older adults, or geriatrics, are age-related disorders impacting physical and cognitive functions, often requiring tailored medical care for chronic illness management and quality of life maintenance.
Environmental health conditions refer to factors in the physical, chemical, biological, and social environments that can affect human health and well-being, such as air and water quality, sanitation, and exposure to hazardous substances.
Genetic disorders are medical conditions caused by abnormalities or mutations in an individual's DNA, which can be inherited from parents or occur spontaneously.
Wounds are injuries that break the skin or underlying tissues, and wound care involves the cleaning, protection, and treatment of these injuries to promote healing and prevent infection.
* These lists of diseases and conditions are not exhaustive but serve as an educational resource covering the most common conditions.