Communicable and Non-communicable Diseases Flashcards
1
Q
What is a communicable disease?
A
A disease that can be spread from person to person.
2
Q
What causes communicable diseases?
A
Bacteria, viruses, parasites and fungi.
3
Q
What is a non-communicable disease?
A
A disease that can’t be spread between individuals.
4
Q
Is tuberculosis communicable or not?
A
It is.
5
Q
What does being healthy mean?
A
Being in a state of physical and mental well being.
6
Q
What causes ill-health?
A
Communicable and non-communicable diseases.
7
Q
What else can cause ill-health?
A
Poor diet, high levels of stress, other life situations (e.g. working with chemicals).
