ZIMSEC O-Level Heritage Studies
9.6Pandemics and chronic illnesses
Pandemics and chronic illnesses in ZIMSEC O-Level Heritage Studies: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
Subtopic35 practice questions2 lessons
Overview
Form 3 in the scope and sequence; the Form 1 matrix also lists infectious and chronic diseases (diabetes, hypertension, HIV/AIDS, Ebola).
Learning objectives
What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.
- 9.6.1Form 1: identify infectious and chronic diseases and explain their effects.
- 9.6.2Form 3: explain the causes of pandemics and chronic illnesses and assess their social, economic and political impact.
- 9.6.3Form 3: evaluate measures to mitigate pandemics and chronic illnesses.
Lessons
- Full access
Chronic illnesses: diabetes, hypertension and others
22 min
- Full access
Pandemics and infectious diseases
25 min
Join to read every lesson, or see what Full access includes.
Sample question
A sample question on this topic. Answer it, check it, then read the worked answer.
Turn Pandemics and chronic illnesses into a strength.
Practise with instant marking, see your mastery grow and get a study plan built around your exam date.