Health

Involving a lot of sitting and very little physical activity.

“A sedentary lifestyle increases the risk of heart disease.”

The condition of being so overweight that it is unhealthy.

“Childhood obesity has risen sharply in many developed countries.”

Intended to stop something, especially illness, from happening.

“Investing in preventive healthcare saves money in the long term.”

The average number of years a person can expect to live.

“Life expectancy has increased thanks to better nutrition and medicine.”

The state of being healthy, comfortable and happy.

“Regular exercise benefits both physical health and mental well-being.”

A disease that spreads quickly among many people in one area.

“Some experts describe loneliness as a modern epidemic.”

A diet with the right amounts of all the foods needed for good health.

“Schools should teach children the importance of a balanced diet.”

(Of an illness) lasting for a long time or coming back often.

“Chronic stress can weaken the immune system.”

Poor health caused by a lack of food or of the right kind of food.

“Malnutrition remains a major problem in parts of the developing world.”

An unwanted effect of a drug or medical treatment.

“Drowsiness is a common side effect of this medication.”

The ability to obtain medical services when they are needed.

“Rural communities often have limited access to healthcare.”

(Of a disease) able to spread from one person to another by contact.

“Flu is highly contagious during the first few days.”

To become worse.

“Without treatment, his condition began to deteriorate.”

Giving someone a substance that protects them against a disease.

“Mass vaccination programmes eradicated smallpox.”

The practice of keeping yourself and your surroundings clean to prevent illness.

“Good hand hygiene reduces the spread of infection.”