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To contrast: The infectious with degenerative diseases as causes of death.
Introduction: Disease is a specific abnormal condition, which has negative impacts on the structure and functions of cells, tissues, organs, or the whole system. Pathogens or internal dysfunction is the major cause of the disease. Though most of the diseases can be cured, certain diseases may lead to death of the individual. Death that occurred due to a disease is known as natural death.
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Criteria | Infectious disease | Degenerative disease |
Cause | Infectious disease often occurs due to invasion of pathogens such as bacteria, virus, or protozoans. It often spreads from one person to another by direct or indirect means. These microbes often affect vital systems of the body leading to death. | The degenerative disease occurs due to continuous alterations or degenerative processes in the cells or tissues that gradually deteriorate over time affecting the whole |
Examples | Tuberculosis and pneumonia caused due to harmful bacteria. | Cancer, respiratory, cerebrovascular, and cardiovascular diseases. |
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