Question

biological disaster(its causes and mitigation techniques)
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Answer 1

Biological disaster is defined as, “the devastating effects caused by an enormous spread of a certain kind of living organism that may spread a disease, viruses or infestation of plant, animal or insect life on an epidemic or pandemic level”.

(a) Epidemic Level: Biological disaster affects large numbers of people within a given community or area.Ex: Cholera.

(b) Pandemic Level: Biological disaster effect a much large region, sometime spanning entire continents or the globe Ex: Swine Flu.

Biological hazards, also known as biohazards, refers to biological substance or organic matters produced by parasites, viruses, bacteria, fungi and protein that pose a threat to the health of living organisms, primarily that of humans.

The important means for prevention of biological disaster include : Safe Water supply and proper maintenance of sewage pipeline will go a long way in the prevention of biological disasters and epidemics of waterborne origin such as cholera, hepatitis, diarrhea and dysentery.Personal hygiene Necessary awareness will be created in the community about the importance of personal hygiene, and measures to achieve this, including provision of washing, cleaning and bathing facilities, and avoiding overcrowding in sleeping quarters, etc.