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(a) Define the term Obesity.(b) State any two preventive measures to be taken against Communicable Diseases.(c) State any three symptoms of Rheumatic fever.(d) State any three causes of a Sprain Injury.

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(a) Obesity is a medical condition in which excess body fat has accumulated to the extent that it may have a negative effect on health, leading to reduced life expectancy and/or increased health problems. 

(b) Two preventive measures to be taken against communicable diseases are: 

1. Vaccination: Administration of vaccines to increase resistance of a person against infectious diseases. 

2. Controlling the Agent: This is the first step to be taken in the prevention of communicable diseases by keeping the atmosphere around you healthy and clean. 

(c) Three symptoms of Rheumatic fever are: 

1. Damaged muscle tissue of the heart. 

2. Central nervous system is also affected. 

3. Low blood pressure. 

(d) Three causes of a sprain injury are: 

1. Accidents that involve fall. 

2. Lifting heavy objects. 

3. Over stressing the muscles.


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