4. 'Improvement in water and sanitation can control many
diseases.' Explain with the help of examples.
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Answer:
For example if there is a place with poor facilities and improper water and sanitation more and more bacteria and viruses will be there in the surrounding which will affect the health of children , weak people and old.
Whereas in an area of better facilities and proper water and sanitation. The surrounding will be clean and pathogen free providing better environment to all
Answer:
Explanation:
Improvement in water and sanitation can control numerous diseases especially water borne diseases. There are several diseases that spread through contaminated water, for example, cholera, malaria, jaundice, typhoid, diarrhea, dysentery, etc.
By ensuring that clean safe water is available to all, such diseases can be prevented.
Examples
- Regular checks of water coolers, roof tops and wherever the water is stagnant should be conducted in every house. These checks could prevent mosquito breeding and could save many lives.
The government should check the quality of water provided at regular intervals.
Proper checks on waste disposal and sewerage treatment should be ensured.
people should be educated on the consequences of the consumption and use of contaminated water. that way, the diseases can be controlled.