Noninfectious disease

Definition

A noninfectious disease is a medical condition not caused by infectious agents. These diseases can result from genetic, environmental, or lifestyle factors.

5 Must Know Facts For Your Next Test

1. Noninfectious diseases are not transmitted between individuals.
2. Examples include diabetes, cancer, and cardiovascular diseases.
3. They often have complex causes including genetics, environment, and behaviors.
4. Prevention strategies typically involve lifestyle changes rather than antibiotics or vaccines.
5. Epidemiological studies focus on identifying risk factors rather than pathogens.

Related terms

Infectious Disease: Diseases caused by pathogenic microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, parasites or fungi.

Pathogen:

An organism that causes disease in its host.

Epidemiology:

The study of how often diseases occur in different groups of people and why.