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The reason that cancer is an example of a non-communicable disease is that it can not be transmitted person to person. A cold is communicable because you can get a cold from someone else.
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Heart disease cancer and diabetes are examples of?
non-communicable diseases
What are non- communicable diseases?
These are the diseases you can't 'catch' from another person.example cancer etc.another example is diptheria :)true
What are some communicable lung diseases verses non-communicable lung diseases?
Communicable lung diseases would be Tuberculosis, the common cold, HiNi flu, these are contagious. Non-communicable lung diseases would be asthma, COPD, and Lung cancer.
What statement best describe noncommunicable diseases?
You did not give us the choices, but a disease that is non-communicable is not contagious. That means you cannot catch it just by being in the same room with a person who has it. For example, cancer is non-communicable. If you visit a cancer patient, there is no evidence you will get cancer from visiting that person.
What is the definition of non communicable diseases?
Uncommunicable diseases or Non-communicable diseases is considered as lifestlye diseases like heart attack, hypertension, stroke, cancer, diabetes, and it is not transferable.
Why are communicable diseases potentially more dangerous than non-communicable diseases in a community?
Because non-communicable diseases are not passed from one person to another - communicable diseases are.
Is brain cancer communicable or non communicable?
Non-communicable.
What are some non communicable diseases?
Cancer or any other diseases contracted that cannot be transferred to another individual.
What are communicable diseases and non communicable diseases?
Communicable: can be spread through a community (contagious) Non-Communicable: not spread with contact (usually genetic)
What is non communicable diseases?
A non communicable disease is one that is not contagious. For instance, high blood pressure is a non communicable disease, as would be any form of cancer.-A non-communicable disease or NCD is a disease which is not infectious. Such diseases may result from genetic or lifestyle factors. A non-communicable disease is an illness that is caused by something other than a pathogen. It might result from hereditary factors, improper diet, smoking, or other factors. Those resulting from lifestyle factors are sometimes called diseases of affluence. The non-communicable diseases are spread by: heredity, surroundings and behavior.
What non communicable diseases are related to lifestyle?
Cancer caused by smoking is a pretty common example. Drinking can cause cirrhosis or liver poisoning. Diabetes can be caused by diet.
List of 5 non communicable diseases?
Any disease that's genetic or hormonal is non communicable. Examples are: * diabetes * heart disease * hypo/hyper thyroidism * cancer * alzheimer's
