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Question
What measure would you take to prevent water-borne diseases?
Solution
Waterborne diseases can be prevented in the following ways:
- Drink only boiled water
- If not boiled, water should be chlorinated and filtered.
- Practice good personal hygiene
- Take food safety precautions like proper washing and cooking of food.
- Use disposable glass and plates wherever possible while eating food outside
- Take vaccinations against preventable diseases like typhoid, hepatitis A, polio, etc.
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