Question

Explain the meaning of the phrase "prevention is better than cure".

• A. One can prevent the entry of pathogens inside the body by taking few precautionary measures.
• B. One can prepare the body for not allowing the entry of pathogens at all.
• C. One can protect the body by wearing protective clothes.
• D. One can prevent entry of pathogens by applying creams on the body.

Answer 1

The correct option is A One can prevent the entry of pathogens inside the body by taking few precautionary measures.

We can prevent the entry of certain microorganisms in our body by adopting clean habits like washing hands with soap, avoiding street food, avoiding unhygienic and stale food etc. Boiling water for 20-30 min will kill the pathogens present in it.