Abstract:
Communicable diseases can be .passed from one person to another. Such diseases my be
passed through common contact like colds or the flu. Other communicable diseases like
AIDS and hepatitis may only be passed through sexual contact or sharing of infected
hypodennic needles.
Non-communicable diseases are not usuallY passed from one person to another. Such
diseases however may be genetic or environmentally caused, o/� some cases caused by
lifestyle choices like smoking. Over 90 per cent of the world's disease burden occurs in developin,g countries and most is
due to communicable diseases. While chronic diseases, such as heart disease and
diabetes, are on the rise, communicable disease remains the major challenge. HIV and
AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis are important communicable diseases targeted by global
control programs. However, the emphasis on these three epidemics now threatens to
undermine efforts of proven efficacy for the control of other diseases that affect
developing countries, by diverting attention and resources away from them. (Michael
Duty,2009)
Description:
This thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) in East West University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.