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What are social determinants of health? Explain how social determinants of health contribute to the development of disease. Describe the fundamental idea that the communicable disease chain model is designed to represent. Give an example of the steps a nurse can take to break the link within the communicable disease chain.
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Communicable Diseases
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HEALTH
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A communicable disease is a disease caused by microorganisms and which can be spread
either directly or indirectly from one individual to another. The causative agents can be
transmitted through ingestion of contaminated food and water such as typhoid and cholera or
insect bites for example malaria. Diseases such as tuberculosis and leprosy are usually spread
through coughing, sneezing or mucus on hands. S...
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