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6 marksHealth and Disease

CAPE Biology Unit 2 · 2015 · Paper 2 · Question 6(a)(i)

The World Health Organization defines health as complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.

Define the term 'disease' and discuss THREE different types of factors that may influence a person's health.

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