Pre common test worksheet answers

1) What is dengue fever?

Serious flu-like disease

2) Why is dengue fever so dangerous?

It leads to dengue haemorrhagic fever which causes internal bleeding and possibly death.

3) What can we do to prevent it from occurring?

Prevent Mosquitoes Breeding by ensuring no stagnant water.

1) What is SARS?

SARS stands for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome and is a respiratory infection.

2) What are the dangers of the disease?

The disease causes death .

3) What can we do to prevent it from spreading?

Avoid any physical contact with an infected person and avoid crowded places.

1) What is TCM? What is it used for?

TCM stands for Traditional Chinese Medicine and it is a complementary and alternative medical system.

2) What is the theory behind TCM?

It is based on an ancient philosophical and religious conceptions.

3) What is the cause of Ill-health as defined by TCM?

Ill health is a result from an imbalance between what are believed to be interconnected organ systems.

1)   What must a person do if he contract cancer?

see an oncologist

2) What is TCM’s function in treating cancer?

TCM comes in mainly as a complementary treatment as it deals effectively with the side effects of chemo and radiotherapy.

3) Why is Singapore not adopting the integrative approach to treat cancer?

Singapore does not emphasize on TCM, not like in China where it is integrated in the medical system

4) Contrast on how TCM and western medicine view cancer.

In Western medicine, it's believed that cancer is caused mainly by external factors. In
Chinese medicine, the view is that internal weakness or imbalances cause cancer.

 

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