Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases: Understanding the Types and Impacts

Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases: Understanding the Types and Impacts

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The video tutorial explains the concept of disease, distinguishing between communicable and non-communicable types. It discusses the causes of these diseases, including pathogens and lifestyle factors. Health is defined by the WHO as a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being. The video also examines global health data, highlighting differences in disease prevalence between low and high-income countries. It explores how having one disease can increase susceptibility to others, using HIV and TB as examples. The tutorial concludes with a summary of the key points discussed.

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What new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?

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