Biting nails should be strictly avoided. Give reason.

Answer in Brief

Nail biting may cause many disease as the dirt has many bacteria causing diseases. Nails should be cut from time to time to save from diseases.

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Chapter 7: Disease and Hygiene - Short Answer Questions

Chapter 7 Disease and Hygiene
Short Answer Questions | Q 1.4

Any droplet — borne disease.

Two diseases caused due to deficiency of protein in the diet of a child.

Find the odd one out:

Typhoid, cholera, jaundice, tuberculosis, tetanus.

Find the odd one out, giving reason:
Pneumonia, cholera, leprosy, measles Measles:

Find the odd one out, giving reasons:

Goitre, tooth decay, anaemia, rickets.

What does deficiency of carbohydrates lead to?

Name the vitamin and mineral whose deficiency causes rickets.

Mention the contributions of Edward Jenner

List few precautions taken to maintain personal hygiene and cleanliness

Our living place should be ______.