Health and Disease Flashcards

1
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Diseases can be either _____ or ______?

A

Communicable or Non-Communicable

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What are Communicable diseases?

A

Diseases that spread from person to person.

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3
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What are communicable diseases caused by?

A

Bacteria, Viruses, parasites, and fungi

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4
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What are Non-Communicable diseases?

A

Diseases that cannot spread among people. they usually span a long duration

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5
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What are some examples of Non-Communicable?

A

Coronary heart disease, asthma or cancer

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