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Which is considered a non-communicable disease even though some forms of this disease have are caused...

Which is considered a non-communicable disease even though some forms of this disease have are caused by an infectious agent? A. Cardiovascular disease B. Cancer C. Stroke D. COPD

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Cardiovascular diseases- cardiovascular diseases are non- communicable even though sometimes it may be caused due to certain infectious agents like cytomegalovirus, herpes simplex virus etc.

Cancer - Cancer is a non- communicable disease. However it can also be caused by infectious agents lije hepatitis B virus, hepatitis C virus etc. The only mode by which it can spread is through organ or tissue transplant.

Stroke - stroke is non- communicable, however it might also be caused due to infectious agents like neurocysticercosis, tuberculosis, cryptococcus etc.

COPD- COPD is non- communicable. It is non-contagious.

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