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

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Non-communicable diseases can be treated whereas, communicable diseases cannot be treated.
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Communicable diseases can spread to others whereas, non-communicable diseases cannot.
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Communicable diseases can be treated whereas, non-communicable diseases cannot be treated.
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Non-communicable diseases can spread to others whereas, communicable diseases cannot.
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Solution

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.

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