What are communicable and noncommunicable diseases? Review the
links below to learn more about two major types of diseases.
Communicable diseases, also known as infectious diseases:
Noncommunicable diseases, also known as chronic diseases: What
are some examples of communicable and noncommunicable diseases?
Create a Venn diagram to illustrate what communicable and
noncommunicable diseases have in common, as well as what
distinguishes these types of diseases from one another. How do
communicable diseases affect the world? - Which causes of death
would be classified as communicable, or infectious, diseases? -
When you look at percentages of deaths from communicable
diseases, what difference do you notice between low-income and
high-income countries? Why do you think these differences exist?
Listen to the stories below from Peace Corps Volunteers who
worked with their communities to reduce the spread of
communicable diseases. How do noncommunicable diseases affect
the world? Noncommunicable – or chronic – diseas