What are immediate causes and contributory causes of disease?
(i) Immediate cause of disease are infectious organisms like virus, bacteria, fungi, protozoan etc.
(ii) Contributory causes of disease are :
(a) Poor health due to lack of good nourishment.
(b) Poor hygiene condition, economic condition due to which one does not get proper and sufficient food.
(c) Genetic difference which make some people more prone to disease than others.
A doctor/nurse/health-worker is exposed to more sick people than others in the community. Find out how she/he avoids getting sick herself.
What are the immunisation programme available at the nearest health centre in your locality? Which of these diseases are the major health problems in your area?
List the measures for preventing infectious diseases.
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.
