PTE

to identify a disease or health condition by considering medical history, examinations, and other relevant evidence

a medical, religious, or personal limit on what someone can eat

to break food into smaller components that the body can absorb and use

feeling sleepy and less alert than usual

practices that clean the hands to reduce the spread of harmful microorganisms

to enter a host's body and multiply there, potentially causing disease

the entry and multiplication of disease-causing agents in the body, which may or may not produce noticeable illness

an arrangement that pays some or all medical expenses under the terms of a policy

the average number of additional years a person of a given age is expected to live under specified mortality conditions

a substance that the body needs for energy, growth, repair, or normal functioning

providing nutrients that support the body's growth and normal functioning

an occurrence of more disease cases than expected, often within a limited place or group

intended to prevent a health problem from occurring or to reduce its likelihood

the field and organized activities concerned with protecting and improving health across populations

the process of regaining health or functioning after an illness, injury, or medical procedure

services and systems that protect health through the safe handling of sewage, human waste, and related waste materials

testing people who do not show signs of a particular condition to identify those who may need further assessment

to try to obtain assessment or care from a healthcare professional for an illness or injury

to look for support or care from a suitably trained health professional

actions people take to maintain their health and well-being or manage everyday health needs, with professional support when needed

an additional effect of a treatment besides its intended main effect, often an unwanted one

a physical or mental experience a person notices that may indicate a health condition

to pass an infectious agent from a source to another person or host

to give a vaccine to a person or animal to help protect against a disease

a preparation that stimulates an immune response to help protect against a particular infectious disease

The length of time a person can keep attention on an activity or subject.

Relating to mental activities such as thinking, understanding, remembering, and learning.

To change or adjust behavior so that it matches a group's expectations or usual behavior.

to manage the demands and effects of stress in a way that allows continued functioning