Global Health Issues

noun an infectious and often fatal bacterial disease of the small intestine, typically contracted from infected water supplies

adjective related to or characteristic of cholera

• Cholera is a highly infectious bacterial disease that causes severe diarrhea and dehydration.
• I heard there was a cholera outbreak in the neighboring town.
• Stay away from that area, cholera is going around.
• The spread of misinformation can be like a cholera outbreak, causing harm and confusion.

noun an infectious disease characterized by inflammation of the intestines, especially the colon, that results in severe diarrhea containing blood and mucus

• Dysentery is a bacterial infection that causes inflammation of the intestines.
• My friend got really sick while traveling and ended up with dysentery.
• I heard that food poisoning in that restaurant was so bad, people were getting dysentery!
• The political corruption in that country is like a dysentery spreading through the government.

noun a chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae, affecting the skin, peripheral nerves, and mucous membranes

• Leprosy, also known as Hansen's disease, is a chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae.
• My great-grandfather was diagnosed with leprosy when he was young.
• I heard that rumor about her spreading faster than leprosy.
• The spread of misinformation can be compared to the way leprosy spreads, slowly but steadily damaging the community.

noun a condition that results from eating a diet in which certain nutrients are lacking or in excess

• Malnutrition is a serious condition resulting from inadequate or unbalanced food intake.
• Not eating enough nutritious food can lead to malnutrition.
• Skipping meals all the time can cause malnutrition, dude.
• Just as plants need proper nutrients to grow, our bodies need proper nourishment to avoid malnutrition.

noun a highly contagious viral infection characterized by fever, cough, and a distinctive red rash

• The outbreak of measles in the community has prompted health officials to implement vaccination campaigns.
• I heard there's a measles outbreak going on in our neighborhood.
• Did you hear about that measles thing going around?
• The spread of misinformation is like a measles epidemic, infecting minds with false beliefs.

noun a potentially serious infectious disease that mainly affects the lungs but can also affect other parts of the body

• Tuberculosis is a contagious bacterial infection that mainly affects the lungs.
• I heard that John was diagnosed with tuberculosis, but he's getting treatment for it.
• Tuberculosis is no joke, make sure to take care of yourself and get checked regularly.
• The spread of misinformation is like a silent tuberculosis, slowly infecting the minds of many.

noun NCD (Non-Communicable Disease) is a medical condition or disease that is non-infectious and non-transmissible.

• Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are a major public health concern globally.
• My doctor told me to watch my diet to prevent NCDs.
• I heard that NCDs are on the rise among young adults.
• Neglecting your health can be like inviting NCDs to knock on your door.

noun a form of severe protein-energy malnutrition characterized by a distended abdomen and thin, discolored hair

• Kwashiorkor is a severe form of malnutrition caused by protein deficiency.
• My cousin was diagnosed with kwashiorkor after not eating enough protein.
• I heard that kid has kwashiorkor because he only eats junk food.
• Neglecting self-care is like giving yourself mental kwashiorkor.

noun african lethargy

• The research team attributed the delay in project completion to African lethargy.
• Some people believe that African lethargy is just an excuse for being lazy.
• I can't deal with this African lethargy anymore, let's get moving!
• The company's slow growth can be seen as a result of African lethargy in decision-making processes.