Question

1. What are the various public health measures, which you would suggest
as safeguard against infectious diseases?​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Measures for public hygiene includes:

Proper disposal of waste and excreta

Periodic cleaning and disinfection of water reservoirs pools, cesspools and tanks

Observing standard practices of hygiene in public catering

In cases of air-borne diseases such as pneumonia and common cold, close contact with the infected persons or their belongings should be avoided.

For diseases transmitted through insect vectors, the most important measure is to control or eliminate the vectors and their breeding