Question

Give short answers:-
How is chemistry helpful in improving the health of human beings?

Answer 1

Hint: As we know that chemistry or chemical science is the scientific study of the properties as well as behavior of matter. It is a branch of science which covers the elements that make up matter to the compounds composed of atoms and molecules. So here we have to tell the role of chemistry in improving the health of human beings.

Complete answer:
Let us discuss about chemistry followed by its applications in medical field and health of human beings as follows:-
-Chemistry: It is the scientific study of the properties as well as behavior of matter. It is a branch of science which covers the elements that make up matter to the compounds composed of atoms and molecules. It also deals with the composition, structure, properties, behavior and the changes elements and compounds undergo during a reaction with other substances.
-Chemistry has played an important role in the medical field. It has brought a revolution in the field of medical science by discoveries of important compounds and medicines. So chemistry is helpful in improving the health of human beings as follows:-
As we know, the development of a new drug for any disease or illness is a long and complicated process. The chemistry of the disease must be studied and also about the effects of drugs on the human body (as a drug may work well in animals, but not in humans in many cases). Therefore only a small handful out of a thousand chemical drugs actually turns out to be both safe and effective.
Chemical science also contributes in the preparation and use of materials for surgery such as sutures, artificial skin and sterile materials. For example: Replacement of blood vessels for heart and other types of surgery are often performed with the help of chemicals that do not react with the tissues and would not be rejected by the body as well.
Tests performed in clinical laboratories use a wide variety of chemical techniques and instrumentation for analysis of various body conditions such as sugar level, hemoglobin level etc.

Note:
Remember that chemistry has various applications in the healthcare field as it provides antibiotics, pain killers, Penicillin, anesthesia, etc. It also helps the human health indirectly by taking care of sanitation and hygiene level of drinking water. Chemical based fertilizers provide essential minerals to soil that enhances crop yield and ensure the abundant food supply to the growing population as well.