# health problems

CEFR A2 · Compound

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/health-problems
Updated: 2026-04-24

## Definition

Any kind of sickness, illness, or issue with your body or mind.

For teachers: A general term for any illness, disease, injury, or disorder affecting a person's physical or mental well-being.

## Examples

- My grandfather has some health problems.
- She missed a lot of work last year due to various health problems.
- The research aims to identify environmental factors that contribute to long-term health problems in industrial communities.

## Pitfalls

- Not "He has problems of health." but "He has health problems." — In this compound noun, 'health' acts like an adjective and comes directly before 'problems'.

## Usage notes

- This is a general term, often used with verbs like 'have', 'suffer from', or 'experience'.
- Teaching tip: Contrast this general term with specific illnesses (e.g., 'diabetes', 'asthma') to teach students about levels of specificity.

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