Diseases
I can describe communicable and non-communicable diseases, including causes and risk factors.
Diseases
I can describe communicable and non-communicable diseases, including causes and risk factors.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- The good health of humans, other animals and plants can be compromised by diseases.
- Communicable diseases are spread by pathogens, including some bacteria, viruses, fungi and protists.
- Non-communicable diseases cannot be spread between organisms; they are caused by lifestyle and environmental factors.
- Lifestyle factors (e.g. hygiene, diet) affect the chances of developing communicable and non-communicable diseases.
Common misconception
A person is either healthy or unhealthy.
Health is a range from good to ill health.
Keywords
Communicable disease - A disease, caused by a pathogen, that can be spread from person to person through direct or indirect contact.
Non-communicable disease - A disease that cannot be spread from person to person.
Disease - A persistent deviation from a person’s normal appearance, body function or behaviour.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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