Differentiate between infectious and non-infectious diseases. [2 MARKS]

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Infectious diseases Non-infectious diseases

(a) These are caused by the germs or pathogens.
(b) These diseases can be transmitted from person to person. (a) These are caused due to malfunctioning of organs and deficiency of certain substances in the body.
(b) These diseases cannot be transmitted from person to person.

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Infectious diseases	Non-infectious diseases
(a) These are caused by the germs or pathogens. (b) These diseases can be transmitted from person to person.	(a) These are caused due to malfunctioning of organs and deficiency of certain substances in the body. (b) These diseases cannot be transmitted from person to person.