Question
Differentiate between : communicable diseases and non$-$communicable diseases.

Answer

Communicable diseases Non-communicable diseases
$(1)$ Those diseases which can be passed by an infected person to a healthy person, directly or indirectly. $(1)$ Those diseases which are not passed by an infected person to a healthy person.
$(2)$ These are not caused by deficiency of certain nutrients or any other cause. $(2)$ These diseases are caused either due to deficiency of certain nutrients or due to malfunctioning of organs.
$(3)$ These are caused by microorganisms. $(3)$ These are not caused by microoganisms.

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