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Question
What steps would you take to prevent and control diseases?
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Solution
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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