What are the two types of diseases?

1. Communicable diseases

Communicable diseases are those that can be passed on from one person to another, through:

- Direct contact with an infected person, such as through touching or kissing

- Contact with bodily fluids, such as blood, urine, or feces

- Inhalation of airborne droplets, such as when an infected person coughs or sneezes

- Contact with contaminated surfaces or objects

Examples of communicable diseases include the common cold, influenza, measles, mumps, and rubella.

2. Non-communicable diseases

Non-communicable diseases are those that cannot be passed on from one person to another and are typically chronic in nature.

- Genetic disorders, such as sickle cell anemia and cystic fibrosis

- Chronic diseases, such as heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes, chronic respiratory diseases, and mental illness

- Nutritional disorders, such as obesity and malnutrition

- Environmental diseases, such as asthma and lead poisoning

Examples of non-communicable diseases include heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes, and chronic respiratory diseases.