Cambridge IGCSE Combined Science practice

Paper 3 structured question: Diseases and immunity

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Diseases and immunity

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Paper 3Theory (Core)3 marks

The spread of transmissible diseases can have significant impacts on communities.

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Transmissible diseases can lead to outbreaks that affect public health and safety.

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Discuss the importance of understanding transmissible diseases in public health.
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Paper 3Theory (Core)1 marks

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Transmissible diseases can spread from one host to another through various means.

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Define a transmissible disease.
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