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This activity aims to use English medical words to write sentences that promote healthcare. It also helps us think critically, practice using technical English, and learn how to use visual aids. All of this helps us improve our communication skills in the healthcare field.

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1.      Hypertension – High blood pressure that increases the risk of heart disease and stroke.

2.      Tachycardia – A heart rate that exceeds the normal resting rate, usually over 100 beats per minute.

3.      Asthma – A chronic condition that causes inflammation and narrowing of the airways.

4.      Diabetes – A disease that affects the body’s ability to produce or use insulin properly.

5.      Vaccination – A method of preventing infectious diseases by stimulating the immune system.

6.      Infection – The invasion of the body by harmful microorganisms.

7.      Diagnosis – The identification of a disease through symptoms, tests, and evaluation.

8.      Inflammation – A localized physical condition marked by redness, swelling, heat, and pain.

9.      Nutrition – The process of obtaining and using food to support health and growth.

10.    Prevention – The action of stopping something from happening, especially illness.

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1. Hypertension

Sentence: Hypertension is often called the silent killer because it shows no symptoms but significantly increases the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
Discourse boundaries:

Inicio: Hypertension is often called the silent killer

Argumento central: because it shows no symptoms

Cierre: but significantly increases the risk of heart attacks and strokes

2. Tachycardia

Sentence: After consuming several energy drinks, the teenager experienced tachycardia, which required immediate medical evaluation and lifestyle changes.
Discourse boundaries:

Inicio: After consuming several energy drinks

Argumento central: the teenager experienced tachycardia

Cierre: which required immediate medical evaluation and lifestyle changes

3. Asthma

Sentence: Managing asthma requires avoiding triggers, adhering to medication schedules, and attending regular check-ups to ensure respiratory stability.
Discourse boundaries:

Inicio: Managing asthma requires avoiding triggers

Argumento central: adhering to medication schedules

Cierre: and attending regular check-ups to ensure respiratory stability

4. Diabetes

Sentence: Diabetes control depends on healthy eating, daily glucose monitoring, regular exercise, and strict adherence to medical advice.
Discourse boundaries:

Inicio: Diabetes control depends on healthy eating

Argumento central: daily glucose monitoring, regular exercise

Cierre: and strict adherence to medical advice

5. Vaccination

Sentence: Vaccination protects individuals and communities by teaching the immune system to defend against harmful pathogens before infection occurs.
Discourse boundaries:

Inicio: Vaccination protects individuals and communities

Argumento central: by teaching the immune system to defend

Cierre: against harmful pathogens before infection occurs

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6. Infection

Sentence: Early detection and treatment of an infection can prevent complications, reduce pain, and promote quicker recovery for the patient.
Discourse boundaries:

Inicio: Early detection and treatment of an infection

Argumento central: can prevent complications

Cierre: reduce pain, and promote quicker recovery for the patient

7. Diagnosis

Sentence: Accurate diagnosis is essential in healthcare as it determines the appropriate treatment and improves the patient’s chances of recovery.
Discourse boundaries:

Inicio: Accurate diagnosis is essential in healthcare

Argumento central: as it determines the appropriate treatment

Cierre: and improves the patient’s chances of recovery

8. Inflammation

Sentence: Inflammation is a natural immune response, but chronic inflammation can lead to serious diseases such as arthritis or cardiovascular problems.
Discourse boundaries:

Inicio: Inflammation is a natural immune response

Argumento central: but chronic inflammation can lead to serious diseases

Cierre: such as arthritis or cardiovascular problems

9. Nutrition

Sentence: Proper nutrition supports the immune system, boosts energy, and helps the body fight off infections and recover from illness.
Discourse boundaries:

Inicio: Proper nutrition supports the immune system

Argumento central: boosts energy

Cierre: and helps the body fight off infections and recover from illness

10. Prevention

Sentence: Prevention is better than cure; promoting healthy habits reduces disease risk and enhances the population’s overall quality of life.
Discourse boundaries:

Inicio: Prevention is better than cure

Argumento central: promoting healthy habits reduces disease risk

Cierre: and enhances the population’s overall quality of life

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This activity helped me expand my medical vocabulary in English, improve my writing of complex sentences, and practice discourse analysis. It also allowed me to apply this knowledge in a professional context, using digital tools that strengthen my skills to promote health clearly and effectively.

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