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Conduct a survey in your neighbourhood to find out what the three most common diseases are. Suggest three steps that could be taken by your local authorities to bring down the incidence of these diseases.

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I conducted a survey in my neighbourhood and found following three most common diseases.

DiseasesSymptomsSteps could be Taken by Local Authorities to Bring Down the Incidence
TyphoidHeadache and fever which remains high in the second week and then declines
  • Proper hygiene in surrounding areas of living.
  • Safe disposal of excreta and other wastes. 
  • Providing TAB and typhoid oral vaccine.
CholeraPainless watery diarrhea, effortless vomiting
  • Good sanitary condition in community.
  • Provision of clean, purified drinking water.
  • Providing standard cholera vaccination in the locality.
Dengue feverHigh fever with headache, weakness and joint pains
  • Maintenance of hygienic conditions in community
  • Preventing the mosquito breeding sites. 
  • Public awarness programme against mosquito borne diseases.



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