Various types diseases

The video tutorial explains the concept of sickness and disease, categorizing them into communicable and noncommunicable types. It further distinguishes between acute and chronic diseases based on duration, and congenital and acquired diseases based on origin. The tutorial also discusses the spread of diseases as endemic, epidemic, or pandemic, providing examples for each category.

What is a key characteristic of communicable diseases?

• They are caused by genetic factors.

• They spread from one person to another.

• They are always chronic.

• They do not require medical attention.

Which of the following is NOT a cause of non-communicable diseases?

• Unhealthy lifestyle

• Pathogenic microbes

• Environmental factors

• Genetic composition

How are acute diseases generally characterized?

• They last for a long time.

• They develop slowly.

• They have a short duration.

• They are always severe.

Which of the following is an example of a chronic disease?

• Common cold

• Diabetes

• Fever

• Headache

What defines a congenital disease?

• It is caused by lifestyle choices.

• It is present from birth.

• It is acquired later in life.

• It is always infectious.

Which disease is an example of an epidemic?

• AIDS

• H1N1

• Chickenpox

• Influenza

What is a pandemic disease?

• A disease that is non-communicable.

• A disease that is always fatal.

• A disease that spreads worldwide.

• A disease that is limited to a small area.