Question

Conduct a survey in your neighbourhood to find out what the three common diseases are.suggest three steps that could be taken by your local authorities to bring down the incidence of these diseases

Answer 1

1) Cholera: This disease is caused by the bacteria Vibrio Cholarae. It can be reduced by reducing houseflies in the locality or avoiding flies to sit on food.

2. Typhoid: This is also caused by bacteria Salmonella typhi. This can be reduced by reducing pollution, hence reducing contamination of water and food. This can also be prevented by the TAB vaccine

3. Diphtheria: This can be prevented by the DPT or Diphtheria Pertussis Tetanus Vaccine.