What steps would you take to prevent and control diseases? - Biology

What steps would you take to prevent and control diseases?

Answer in Brief

Prevention and control of diseases can be done by:

Proper sanitation.
Provision of safe and clean water supply in adequate quantity.
Spray of insecticides to prevent mosquito breeding
Personal hygiene which includes proper diet, sleep, regular exercise, cleanliness and healthy lifestyle.
Immunisation (vaccination).
Health education.

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