PDHPE Core 1 Terminology

To assist students studying PDHPE HSC Core 1 - Health priorities in Australia

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Epidemiology
The study of patterns of health and the distribution and frequency of disease, illness and injury in a society.
Morbidity
Statistics about the incidence and prevalence of disease.
Mortality
The number of deaths from a condition during a specific time
Cancer
An abnormal and uncontrolled growth of cells in the body.
Cardiovascular disease
Diseases of the circulatory system