ANATOMY

GENERAL ANATOMY

IMMUNE SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is a noninfectious disease?
A
A disease that can spread
B
A pathogen
C
A disease that can’t spread
D
Rabies
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Non-infectious diseases are not caused by pathogens and therefore cannot be spread from one person to another. Instead, non-infectious diseases are caused by factors such as genetics, malnutrition, environment and lifestyle. Examples of non-infectious diseases include cancer, Alzheimer’s disease and epilepsy.

Detailed explanation-2: -The four main types of noncommunicable diseases include cardiovascular disease, cancer, chronic respiratory disease, and diabetes.

Detailed explanation-3: -Non-infectious diseases are the diseases caused by genetic abnormalities, malfunctioning of organs, environmental factors etc. They do not spread from one person to another and are called as non-communicable diseases.

Detailed explanation-4: -Non-communicable diseases are diseases that are not spread through infection or through other people, but are typically caused by unhealthy behaviours. They are the leading cause of death worldwide and present a huge threat to health and development, particularly in low-and middle-income countries.

Detailed explanation-5: -Noninfectious diseases can’t be passed from one person to another. Instead, these types of diseases are caused by factors such as the environment, genetics, and lifestyle. Heart disease, stroke and diabetes are mostly linked to lifestyle choices, even when family history puts a person at higher risk for the diseases.

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