Same chapter2 marksDifficulty: Easy
Distinguish between communicable and non-communicable diseases, with one example of each.
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2 marksDifficulty: Easy
State two differences between a communicable and a non-communicable disease, giving one example of each.
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Answer
A communicable disease is caused by a pathogen and spreads from an infected person to a healthy one, for example tuberculosis. A non-communicable disease is not caused by a pathogen and does not spread from person to person, for example diabetes; it usually arises from deficiency, lifestyle, or an inherited or degenerative condition.
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Explanation
Communicable diseases spread through air, water, food, contact or vectors.
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