Question

What are non-communicable diseases? Explain using a few examples.

Answer 1

$\bullet$ Non-communicable diseases are medical conditions or diseases that are not caused by infectious agents or pathogens. [1 mark]
$\bullet$ They are non-infectious or non-contagious in nature and are non-transmissible as they cannot be spread from any infected person to a healthy person. [1 mark]
$\bullet$ These may be caused due to improper functioning of the body organs, genetic disorders, or due to lifestyle-related issues. [1 mark]
$\bullet$ Example: diabetes, heart attack, cancer, asthma, allergy etc. [1 mark]