List four common diseases prevalent in India. What measures have been

1.	List four common diseases prevalent in India. What measures have been taken to eradicate them?
Answer» 1. Malaria: Control of mosquitoes by spraying insecticides in their breeding places, distributing antimalarial drugs to victims. 2. Cholera: Controlling the spread of cholera by improving sanitation, safe drinking water, and proper disposal of sewage and garbage. 3. Tuberculosis: Prevention of disease in healthy persons through B.C.G. vaccination. 4. Leprosy: Detection of leprosy cases, their treatment and setting rehabilitation houses for lepers provided with facility for educating and training them.

List four common diseases prevalent in India. What measures have been taken to eradicate them?

Answer»

1. Malaria: Control of mosquitoes by spraying insecticides in their breeding places, distributing antimalarial drugs to victims.

2. Cholera: Controlling the spread of cholera by improving sanitation, safe drinking water, and proper disposal of sewage and garbage.

3. Tuberculosis: Prevention of disease in healthy persons through B.C.G. vaccination.

4. Leprosy: Detection of leprosy cases, their treatment and setting rehabilitation houses for lepers provided with facility for educating and training them.

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