Question
How do communicable diseases spread? Suggest ways to prevent the following diseases:
(a) Tuberculosis (b) Athlete’s foot (c) Cholera
Answer
Communicable diseases spread from one person to another through air, water, food, physical contact or insects.
(a) Tuberculosis- It can be prevented by vaccination.
(b) Athlete’s foot- It can be prevented by maintaining good personal hygiene.
(c) Cholera- Cholera can be prevented by proper disposal of waste and using disinfected water.