Non Infectious Diseases Flashcards
1
Q
Non infectious diseases
A
Caused by external factors such as lifestyle or genetics
2
Q
Example of disease caused by lifestyle choices
A
Type 2 diabetes
3
Q
Example of disease caused by the environment
A
Asthma
4
Q
Give an example of a disease caused by a deficiency of macro/micro nutrients
A
Scurvy
5
Q
Give an example of a diseas caused by genetic inheritance
A
Type 1 diabetes