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Growth, Development, and Reproduction of Organisms: Human Body Systems
Noninfectious Diseases
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Noninfectious Diseases
Noninfectious diseases are medical conditions that are not caused by pathogens and do not spread from person to person. Instead, they may be caused by genetic factors, lifestyle choices, environmental exposures, or aging. Common examples include diabetes, ...
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When we hear the word disease, we often think of colds or the flu, illnesses that spread from one person to another. But not all diseases spread. These are called noninfectious diseases.
They can develop in different ways: through genes, lifestyle choices, or the environment.
Some noninfectious diseases are inherited and can be passe...
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