What are the two main types of diseases?

Strong and weak

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Dietary and deficiency

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Heavy and light

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Communicable and non-communicable

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The correct option is D
Communicable and non-communicable

Non-communicable diseases are not caused by infectious agents. It cannot be transferred from one person to another. They are usually caused by genetic or lifestyle issues. Eg: Cancer, arthritis

Communicable diseases are caused by specific germs or microbes and can spread through a middle carrier agent (eg: mosquito) or directly from one person to another. Eg: Malaria, flu

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