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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

  • Malaria
  • Influenza
  • Jaundice
  • AIDS

Non communicable diseases

  • Marasmus
  • Kwashiorkor (deficiency of proteins)
  • Rickets
  • Goitre
  • Beriberi (Degenerative diseases)
  • Cancer
  • Thyroidism (Metabolic disorders)

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