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ICSE · Class 9 · Biology

What Health Organizations covers in ICSE Class 9 Biology: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the ICSE Class 9 Biology syllabus.

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4 Topics · ICSE Class 9 Biology · 2026-27

Topics in Health Organizations

1

Common Health Problems in India

  • India has different types of habitations, and health problems vary from place to place.
  • Five types of habitations are big cities, small towns, villages, remote areas, and slum-dwellings.
  • Big cities often face pressure on water supply, sewage systems, and transport because of heavy population and vehicles.
2

Local Bodies and Their Work

  • Local bodies work at the local level to maintain health and sanitation.
  • Examples include Municipal Corporations, Municipalities, and Town Area Committees.
  • Local bodies remove and dispose of garbage, sewage, and other wastes.
3

National Organisations and Institutions

  • National organisations work at the country level to study and control health problems.
  • In India, agencies, institutes, and research centres study diseases such as malaria, dengue, tuberculosis, leprosy, and cholera.
  • These centres do regular survey work and identify the transmitting agent and its breeding places.
4

International Organisations: Red Cross and WHO

  • Two important international bodies concerned with health are Red Cross and WHO.
  • The Red Cross is a national as well as an international agency.
  • Its main function is to prevent or remove human suffering in peace time as well as during war.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Health organizations and their roles in protecting public health

Common health problems in IndiaThree levels of health organisationsLocal bodiesNational organisationsInternational organisationsRed CrossWHODisease reporting and control

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Health Organizations for ICSE Class 9 Biology?
Key topics in Health Organizations include Common Health Problems in India, Local Bodies and Their Work, National Organisations and Institutions, International Organisations: Red Cross and WHO. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 9 exams.
How should I revise Health Organizations for Class 9 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 42 practice questions on Health Organizations. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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