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State the preventive measures for the following: ​

(iii) Malaria

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  • Malaria can be controlled by eliminating all stages of the vector Anopheles mosquito.​
  • The breeding grounds of mosquitoes can be destroyed by introducing larvivorous fish.​
  • Spraying DDT or kerosene is also very helpful.​
  • Keeping a check on accumulation of water in pits and pots is important.​
  • Mosquito bites can be avoided by using mosquito nets and repellents.​

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