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The two important contributory causes of disease are _________ and ________ make up.


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Under- nourishment

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genetic

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Explanation-

  1. Disease - A disease is an abnormal condition that negatively affects the structure or function of all or part of an organism.
  2. Under-nourishment: Also called malnourishment, is a condition resulting from eating a diet that contains either insufficient or too much of nutrients as a result of which health problems ensue.
  3. Genetic make-up: Genetic disorders are due to alterations or abnormalities in the genetic make-up of an organism. A genetic disorder may be caused by a mutation in a single gene or multiple genes.

Final answer: The two important contributory causes of disease are under-nourishment and genetic makeup.


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