What are communicable and non-communicable diseases? Give an example of each. [ 3 MARKS ]
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Communicable or-Infectious Diseases are those diseases that are caused by some biological agents or pathogens such as Virus, Bacteria, Protozoans and Fungi. Since these are communicated from a diseased person to healthy person they are known as communicable diseases.
Non-Communicable or Non infectious Diseases are those diseases which are not spread from infected person to healthy person.
Examples
Communicable diseases
Non communicable diseases