Question

Match the following diseases with their type.

• A. Common flu
• B. Cancer
• C. Black death

Answer 1

$\bullet$The diseases that occur over a period of time and last longer, or even for lifetime are called chronic diseases. E.g., cancer, tuberculosis, AIDS, etc.
$\bullet$Certain diseases occur suddenly and last only for a few days. These are known as acute diseases. For example, common cold.
$\bullet$An epidemic is a rapid spread of a communicable disease in a particular area in a very short period. E.g., Black dealth, spanish influenza, etc.