Answer the following question given this paragraph: 

Not all diseases are contagious. A disease that is not contagious is called a noninfectious disease. These diseases are not caused by pathogens. Instead, they are likely to have causes such as lifestyle factors, environmental toxins, or gene mutations. Common types of noninfectious diseases include cancer, diabetes, and immune system diseases.


Q: What is the term for a disease that is not contagious?

 Choices:

- uncultured disease

- common cold

- benign

- noninfectious disease

A:
noninfectious disease
