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distinguish between communicable and noncommunicable disease​

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Answer 2

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Communicable and Non-communicable diseases

Communicable diseases are those diseases, which can be transferred from one individual to another. Typically, it is caused by pathogens such as viruses, bacteria. For instance diseases such as AIDS, malaria, dengue etc. On the other hand, non-communicable diseases are the diseases which are not transmitted from one to another person. These are typically some of the allergies, nutrient deficiencies etc.

Difference between Communicable and Non-communicable diseases

The table below depicts the important differences between communicable and non-communicable diseases.

Communicable Diseases

• Definition

Diseases spread from one to another person. Can be spread through water, air etc

• Causative

Pathogens that are highly infectious and vectors transmit these diseases

• Agent causing infection

Virus, bacteria

• Example

AIDS, Typhoid, Tuberculosis, Malaria, Cholera

• Type of disease

As it can develop almost immediately, it is acute

• Treatment

Traditional methods/therapies

Non-communicable diseases

• Definition

Diseases cannot be transmitted from one to another person

• Causative

Here, the causative are allergies, malnutrition, illness due to internal factors, lifestyle changes, environmental changes, abnormalities in cell proliferation etc

• Agent causing infection

No agents

• Inheritance factor

Can be inherited from one generation to another

• Example

Allergies, heart diseases, diabetes

• Type of disease

As it develops over a period of time and lasts for long, it is chronic

• Treatment

Surgically or specialized methodologies