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Question
List four common diseases prevalent in India. What measures have been taken to eradicate them?
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Solution
- Malaria: Control of mosquitoes by spraying insecticides in their breeding places, distributing anti-malarial drugs to victims.
- Cholera: Controlling the spread of cholera by improving sanitation, safe drinking water, and proper disposal of sewage and garbage.
- Tuberculosis: Prevention of disease in healthy persons through B.C.G. vaccination.
- Leprosy: Detection of leprosy cases, their treatment and setting rehabilitation houses for lepers provided with facility for educating and training them.
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