Types Of Diseases Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
What are transmissible diseases?
A
Caused by pathogens; spread from person to person (e.g. flu).
2
Q
What are non-transmissible diseases?
A
Not spread between people; caused by genetics, lifestyle, or nutrition.
3
Q
Give an example of a hereditary disease.
A
Cystic Fibrosis – thick mucus affects lungs and digestion.
4
Q
Example of a nutritional disease?
A
Scurvy – Vitamin C deficiency, causes gum swelling and joint pain.
5
Q
Example of a degenerative disease?
A
Alzheimer’s – memory loss and brain decline with age.
