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.
A doctor/nurse/health-work can avoid getting sick by following these habit -:
(i) Wearing a mask to cover mouth and nose to avoid infection when in contact with or near a diseased person.
(ii) Using gloves to avoid direct contact with wounds infections and disesed people.
(iii) Drinking safe water and eating healthy and nutritious food to keep the immune sustem strong.
(iv) Maintaining personal hygiene i.e., personal cleanliness, washing hand with dettol/savlon etc. after handling equipment, clothes etc. of patients.
(v) Keep the surroundings clean.
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?
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.
What are immediate causes and contributory causes of disease?
List the measures for preventing infectious diseases.
