Asked by Vanessa Zuniga on May 09, 2024
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Contagious diseases spread vertically through a population; genetic diseases spread horizontally through a population.
Contagious Diseases
Illnesses that can be transmitted from person to person, animal to person, or through the environment, often requiring medical intervention to control.
Genetic Diseases
Disorders caused by abnormalities in an individual's DNA, often resulting in various chronic conditions.
- Analyze ethical considerations as they pertain to professional behavior and public health matters.
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Ph??ng Thanh
May 10, 2024
Final Answer :
False
Explanation :
Contagious diseases spread horizontally through a population through contact or exposure to a pathogen, while genetic diseases are passed down vertically from parent to offspring through faulty genes.
Learning Objectives
- Analyze ethical considerations as they pertain to professional behavior and public health matters.