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प्रश्न
Explain the methods of prevention of malaria.
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उत्तर
Malaria can be prevented by adopting the following measures:
(i) Using insect repellents to avoid mosquito bites
(ii) Sprinkling kerosene oil on large open water bodies
(iii) Introducing Gambusia in water bodies, as it feeds on mosquito larvae
(iv) Spraying insecticides to kill adult mosquitoes
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संबंधित प्रश्न
What is immunisation?
What are the immunisation programmes available at the nearest health centre in your locality? Which of these diseases are the major health problems in your area?
How many times did you fall ill in the last one year? What were the illnesses?
(a) Think of one change you could make in your habits in order to avoid any of /most of the above illnesses.
(b) Think of one change you would wish for in your surroundings in order to avoid any of/most of the above illnesses.
A doctor/nurse/health-worker is exposed to more sick people than others in the community. Find out how she/he avoids getting sick herself/himself.
A baby is not able to tell her/his caretakers that she/he is sick. What would help us to find out
(a) that the baby is sick?
(b) what is the sickness?
Under which of the following conditions are you most likely to fall sick?
(a) when you are taking examinations.
(b) when you have travelled by bus and train for two days.
(c) when your friend is suffering from measles.
Why?
Explain how does vaccine work?
Name any three diseases transmitted through vectors.
Explain giving reasons
A balanced diet is necessary for maintaining a healthy body.
Why do some children fall ill more frequently than others living in the same locality?
