Define and explain the terms: Non-infectious disease and Infectious disease.
(N/A) Non-infectious disease: These diseases remain limited to the individual in whom they have developed and are not transmitted from one person to another. Examples include cancer and genetic disorders.
Infectious disease: These diseases are caused by pathogenic organisms such as viruses,bacteria,fungi,protozoa,and helminths. They are easily transmitted from one person to another,such as the common cold,$AIDS$,and malaria.
Infectious disease: These diseases are caused by pathogenic organisms such as viruses,bacteria,fungi,protozoa,and helminths. They are easily transmitted from one person to another,such as the common cold,$AIDS$,and malaria.
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