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Disease Causes - TSV
Disease causes are broadly classified into pathogens causing infectious diseases (bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites, etc.), genetic factors, lifestyle factors, and environmental factors. According to WHO, major causes of death are classified into three categories: infectious and parasitic diseases, noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), and injuries. Noncommunicable diseases are chronic conditions that progress over long periods, with the four main types being cardiovascular diseases, cancers, chronic respiratory diseases, and diabetes.
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code slug name description subTypes parentCode
01 pathogens Pathogens Microorganisms and other agents that cause infectious diseases. ["bacteria","viruses","fungi","parasites","prions"]
01-01 bacteria Bacteria Single-celled organisms with genetic information written on DNA. 01
01-02 viruses Viruses Pathogens with DNA or RNA genetic information inside a protective shell. 01
01-03 fungi Fungi Pathogens that live on the body and in the environment. 01
01-04 parasites Parasites Pathogens that live off the bodies of other organisms. 01
01-05 prions Prions Faulty proteins that make other proteins become faulty. 01
02 genetic-factors Genetic Factors Causes of disease due to genetic mutations or abnormalities.
03 lifestyle-factors Lifestyle Factors Causes of disease due to lifestyle habits such as diet, exercise, and smoking.
04 environmental-factors Environmental Factors Causes of disease due to chemicals and physical factors in the environment.
05 iatrogenic-factors Iatrogenic Factors Causes of disease resulting from medical treatment or procedures.