Explain why CHD and cancer are both non-communicable diseases

CHD and Cancer are not caused by infectious agents, They can refer to chronic diseases which last for long periods of time and progress slowly, These can cause result in rapid deaths such as seen in certain diseases Like Cancer and CHD.

Noncommunicable diseases are diseases that last a long period of time and have slower progression than other sicknesses such as a cold, fever, etc. The most common Noncommunicable diseases for example are, Heart Attack, Stroke, Cancer, diabetes, CHD, and asthma.