Question

What is the main difference between communicable and non-communicable diseases?

• A. Non-communicable diseases can be treated whereas, communicable diseases cannot be treated.
• B. Communicable diseases can spread to others whereas, non-communicable diseases cannot.
• C. Communicable diseases can be treated whereas, non-communicable diseases cannot be treated.
• D. Non-communicable diseases can spread to others whereas, communicable diseases cannot.

Answer 1

The correct option is B Communicable diseases can spread to others whereas, non-communicable diseases cannot.

Communicable diseases are mainly caused by pathogens (infectious) that can pass from one human to another. Non-communicable disease is a medical condition or disease that is non-infectious or non-transmissible.

Hence, the correct answer is option B.