COMMUNICABLE vs NON - COMMUNICABLE DISEASES

 

🦠 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES

 

What are communicable diseases?

Communicable diseases are illnesses that can spread from one person to another.

They are usually caused by germs such as:

• Bacteria
• Viruses
• Fungi
• Parasites

👉 Simple meaning: diseases that can infect others

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How do they spread?

They can spread through:

✅ Coughing or sneezing
✅ Touching or close contact
✅ Sharing food or drinks
✅ Contaminated water or food
✅ Mosquito or insect bites
✅ Blood or body fluids

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Common examples

• Flu
• COVID-19
• Dengue
• Tuberculosis (TB)
• Chickenpox
• Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD)

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How to prevent?

✔ Wash hands regularly
✔ Wear mask when sick
✔ Take vaccines
✔ Cover mouth when coughing
✔ Avoid close contact with sick people
✔ Keep environment clean

🌿 NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASES 

 

What are non-communicable diseases?

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are illnesses that do NOT spread from person to person.

They usually develop slowly and last for a long time.

👉 Simple meaning: cannot infect others

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Why do they happen?

Mostly due to:

✅ Unhealthy diet
✅ Lack of exercise
✅ Smoking
✅ Alcohol
✅ Obesity
✅ Stress
✅ Family history (genetics)
✅ Aging

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Common examples

• Diabetes
• High blood pressure (Hypertension)
• Heart disease
• Stroke
• Asthma
• Cancer
• Kidney disease

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 How to prevent?

✔ Eat healthy food
✔ Exercise regularly
✔ Maintain ideal weight
✔ Stop smoking
✔ Reduce sugar & salt
✔ Regular health check-up

👉 Healthy lifestyle = lower risk