NUTRITION
THE HUMAN BODY
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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An illness that can be passed on by germs from person to person
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A disease that cannot be passed on to another person.
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are diseases, generally of long duration, that cannot be spread directly from one person to another. However, some NCDs are caused by infections, including cervix cancer (caused by human papillomavirus) and liver cirrhosis (caused by hepatitis B or C infection).
Detailed explanation-3: -Non-communicable Disease Definition: The diseases which are not transmitted from one person to another are known as non-communicable diseases (NCD). These are typically some of the allergies, nutrient deficiencies etc. For example, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, cancer, etc.