Vocabulary Worksheet — Intro
Public Health
Key Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning | Example sentence | |
|---|---|---|---|
| outbreak | n. | a sudden start or increase of a disease | The outbreak began in winter. |
| vaccine | n. | medicine that helps protect against a disease | The vaccine reduced serious illness. |
| immunity | n. | protection against a disease | Immunity can decrease over time. |
| prevention | n. | action that stops something bad from happening | Prevention is central to public health. |
| screening | n. | medical checks to find illness early | Screening can detect cancer early. |
| diagnosis | n. | the identification of an illness or problem | An early diagnosis improves treatment. |
| treatment | n. | medical care for an illness or injury | The treatment lasted six weeks. |
| healthcare | n. | services that help people stay healthy or recover | Healthcare costs are rising. |
| chronic | adj. | continuing for a long time | Diabetes is a chronic condition. |
| mental health | n. | a person s emotional and psychological wellbeing | Sleep affects mental health. |
| wellbeing | n. | general health and happiness | Exercise can improve wellbeing. |
| risk factor | n. | something that increases the chance of a problem | Smoking is a risk factor for many diseases. |
Common Collocations
outbreak: disease outbreak, local outbreak
vaccine: flu vaccine, vaccine programme
immunity: natural immunity, build immunity
vaccine: flu vaccine, vaccine programme
immunity: natural immunity, build immunity
prevention: disease prevention, prevention strategy
screening: health screening, screening test
diagnosis: medical diagnosis, correct diagnosis
screening: health screening, screening test
diagnosis: medical diagnosis, correct diagnosis
treatment: effective treatment, treatment plan
healthcare: public healthcare, healthcare system
chronic: chronic illness, chronic pain
healthcare: public healthcare, healthcare system
chronic: chronic illness, chronic pain
mental health: mental health support, mental health services
wellbeing: emotional wellbeing, improve wellbeing
risk factor: major risk factor, reduce risk factors
wellbeing: emotional wellbeing, improve wellbeing
risk factor: major risk factor, reduce risk factors
Language Tips
Disease control
An outbreak is a sudden increase in disease cases.
A vaccine can help the body develop immunity.
Health services
Screening checks people before symptoms appear. Diagnosis identifies a condition.
Treatment is the care or medicine used to help someone recover.