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What is a non-communicable disease?

What is a non-communicable disease?

A non-communicable disease cannot itself be transmitted from one organism to another. An infectious agent may sometimes contribute to its development—for example, long-term hepatitis B or C infection can increase the risk of cirrhosis—but the resulting non-communicable disease is not passed between people.

6.3.15 Causes of non-communicable diseases Lesson

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  3. /6.3.15 Causes of non-communicable diseases

Step-by-step lessons on OCR GCSE Biology 6.3.15 Causes of non-communicable diseases. Each one builds up to exam-style questions. Start with the foundational topics and build up to the higher-tier material.

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