Question

Which of the following statement best defines a communicable disease?

• A. A disease that only affects specific age groups within a population
• B. A disease that can be spread from person to person or from animal to people
• C. A disease that is caused by genetics and cannot be transmitted between individuals
• D. A disease that primarily spreads through environmental factors and not through direct contact

Hint:

The ability of a disease to spread from person to person makes it communicable.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Communicable diseases are illnesses spread from person to person, via direct or indirect transmission. Examples include the flu, COVID-19, and malaria.