Health and Disease Flashcards
1
Q
Diseases can be either _____ or ______?
A
Communicable or Non-Communicable
2
Q
What are Communicable diseases?
A
Diseases that spread from person to person.
3
Q
What are communicable diseases caused by?
A
Bacteria, Viruses, parasites, and fungi
4
Q
What are Non-Communicable diseases?
A
Diseases that cannot spread among people. they usually span a long duration
5
Q
What are some examples of Non-Communicable?
A
Coronary heart disease, asthma or cancer
