Question

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)