Distinguish between infectious and non-infectious diseases.
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Infectious Disease Non-infectious Disease

1. These are caused by germs or pathogens. (0.5 Mark)

1. These are caused due to malfunctioning of organs and deficiency of certain substances in the body. (0.5 Mark)

2. These diseases can be transmitted from person to person. (0.5 Mark)

2. These diseases cannot be transmitted from person to person. (0.5 Mark)

3. They are classified as communicable diseases. (0.5 Mark)

3. They are classified as non-communicable diseases. (0.5 Mark)

4. Example: Common cold, Dengue(0.5 Mark)

4. Example: Diabetes, Heart diseases (0.5 Mark)

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Infectious Disease	Non-infectious Disease
1. These are caused by germs or pathogens. (0.5 Mark)	1. These are caused due to malfunctioning of organs and deficiency of certain substances in the body. (0.5 Mark)
2. These diseases can be transmitted from person to person. (0.5 Mark)	2. These diseases cannot be transmitted from person to person. (0.5 Mark)
3. They are classified as communicable diseases. (0.5 Mark)	3. They are classified as non-communicable diseases. (0.5 Mark)
4. Example: Common cold, Dengue(0.5 Mark)	4. Example: Diabetes, Heart diseases (0.5 Mark)