Distinguish between infectious and non-infectious diseases.

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Infectious diseases Non-infectious diseases
It is caused by pathogens. It is not caused by pathogens.
Transmission occurs through contact or through some medium such as air, water. Non-infectious diseases are caused by genetic or environmental factors other than pathogens.
Examples: Cholera, malaria. Examples: Diabetes, cardiovascular diseases.

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Infectious diseases	Non-infectious diseases
It is caused by pathogens.	It is not caused by pathogens.
Transmission occurs through contact or through some medium such as air, water.	Non-infectious diseases are caused by genetic or environmental factors other than pathogens.
Examples: Cholera, malaria.	Examples: Diabetes, cardiovascular diseases.