Question

Give the preventive measures of following diseases.
A. Dengue
B. Cancer
C. AIDS

Answer 1

a. Dengue is a mosquito borne disease which is transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes which grow in clean and stagnant water. The breeding of this mosquito can be prevented by adopting the following steps:

• larve-eating fishes should be introduced in ponds
• collection and storage of water should always be done in closed vessels
• potted plants should have proper drainage to avoid collection of water in the pots
• pesticides should be used against mosquitoes as and when required

b. Preventive measures for cancer:

• have a healthy diet
• exercise regularly
• avoid smoking and alcohol
• go for regular health checkups

c. Preventive measures for AIDS are:

• avoid sexual contact with unknown persons
• screening of blood before transfusion
• avoid sharing of needles