MEANING AND EXAMPLES OF COMMUNICABLE DISEASES
Communicable diseases are diseases that can be spread from one person to another. It can be transmitted through direct or indirect contact. When a person becomes sick with a communicable disease. It means that germs have invaded his body. It is always a good practice to wash our hand always with soap and water to prevent germs because germs are afraid of soap and water.
Examples of germs are: fungi, virus, and bacteria.
EXAMPLES OF COMMUNICABLE DISEASES
- Measles
- Rabies
- Ring worm
- Leprosy
- Cholera
- Chicken pox
- Tuberculosis
- HIV/AIDS
- STDS
- Whooping cough
MEANING AND EXAMPLES OF NON COMMUNICABLE DISEASES
Non communicable diseases are diseases that you cannot transfer to another person. That is it cannot be gotten through body contact.
EXAMPLES OF COMMUNICABLE DISEASES
- Cancer
- Asthma
- Malaria
- Headache
- Heart diseases
- High blood pressure
- Sickle cell anemia
- Diabetes mellitus
PRESENTATION
- The Teacher revises the previous lesson.
- The Teacher introduces the topic.
- The Teacher explains the lessons.
EVALUATIVE ACTIVITIES
- What are communicable diseases?
- List three examples of communicable diseases.
- What is non communicable disease?
- List three examples of non-communicable diseases.
See also
MEANING OF SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF DISEASES
