Non communicable diseases Flashcards
1
Q
the difference between non-communicable and communicable?
A
communicable: caused by pathogen
non-communicable: causes come from inside body
2
Q
Examples of non-communicable diseases?
A
- diabetes
- heart disease
- liver disease
- cancer
3
Q
What is cancer?
A
an auto-immune condition resulting from genetic mutation causing cells to multiply uncontrollably.
