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WorksheetsCommunicable and Noncommunicable Diseases
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
_______ Is any condition that interferes with the proper functioning of the body or mind
disease
infection
pathogen
What is a non-communicable disease?
An illness that can be passed on by germs from person to person.
A disease that cannot be passed on to another person.
Choose the communicable disease.
Heart disease
Diabetes
Stroke
Coronavirus
The Covid-19 disease is caused by a _________.
virus
bacteria
fungi
What are some effective ways to stop the spread of disease?
vaccination
proper hygene
healthy diet
all of the above
What do we call a disease that can be caught from someone?
communicable
noncommunicable
unlucky
The common cold is an example of which type of disease?
Communicable
noncommunicable
COVID-19 is an example of which type of disease?
communicable
noncommunicable
Which answer best describes how infectious diseases get transmitted (passed on)?
people can sneeze or cough and pass disease on through the air
drinking water can be contaminated with diseases
objects such as doorknobs and towels can be contaminated by disease
all of the above answers are ways that diseases are transmitted
What is a germ?
a bug that crawls on your skin
bacteria or virus that can cause disease (also fungi & protozoa)
a type of gummy worm
a word that is made up
What mode of transmission is from mosquitoes transmitting malaria?
control group
vector
vehicle
patient zero
Asthma is an example of which type of disease?
communicable
noncommunicable
Which of the following is a characteristic of noncommunicable diseases?
They are caused by pathogens.
They can be spread from person to person.
They are often chronic and progress slowly.
They are always curable.
What is the primary method of transmission for communicable diseases?
Direct contact with an infected person
Genetic inheritance
Poor diet and lifestyle
Environmental pollution
Which of the following is an example of a communicable disease?
Hypertension
Influenza
Osteoporosis
Arthritis
