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Health and Hygiene

NIOS · Class 10 · Science & Tech

Complete topic list for Health and Hygiene in NIOS Class 10 Science & Tech. Key concepts, sub-topics, and what to focus on for board exams.

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Topics in Health and Hygiene

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1. Health, Hygiene and Dimensions of Health

  • Health is proper functioning of the body and mind, not just absence of disease.
  • According to WHO, health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well being and not merely the absence of disease.
  • Good health makes a person energetic, cheerful, efficient and productive.
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2. Personal Health and Community Health

  • Personal health means taking care of oneself to remain healthy and free from disease.
  • Important personal health habits include balanced diet, regular toilet habit, washing hands before eating, bathing regularly, wearing clean clothes, cleaning teeth, washing hair and clipping nails.
  • Balanced diet contains carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals and fibres in correct proportion.
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3. Communicable Diseases and Their Spread

  • Communicable diseases spread from one person to another by pathogens.
  • Pathogens can enter through direct contact or indirect means.
  • Direct transmission includes close contact, droplet infection, contaminated blood and infected mother to foetus.
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4. Immunity and Immunization

  • Immunity is the body’s ability to protect itself against foreign agents including disease-causing organisms.
  • Innate immunity is present from birth.
  • Skin, mucous membranes, hydrochloric acid in the stomach and white blood cells provide innate protection.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Health and Hygiene

HealthHygienePersonal healthCommunity healthDiseaseCommunicable diseasesMajor communicable diseasesImmunity

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What are the important topics in Health and Hygiene for NIOS Class 10 Science & Tech?
Key topics in Health and Hygiene include Health and Hygiene Concept Overview, Health and Hygiene - Complete Chapter Overview, Health and Hygiene Concept Overview. These are the concepts NIOS Class 10 examiners draw on most — study them first, then practise related questions.
How to score full marks in Health and Hygiene — NIOS Class 10 Science & Tech?
Understand the core concepts first, then work through the 44 practice questions available for this chapter. Revise formulas and definitions regularly, and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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