Overview
Describe some ways by which disease-causing microorganisms and infectious diseases can be controlled. State ways of controlling vectors. List ways of protecting ourselves from diseases caused by micro-organisms spread by vectors. Describe some methods used in the disposal of refuse and sewage. State the roles the individuals should play to ensure good health Name some national and international health organisation and provide some descriptions of what they do.
What you'll learn
- Control of harmful microorganisms: Control of disease-causing micro-organisms, high temperature,
- antibiotics, high salinity, antiseptics, dehydration.
- Vectors:
- (i) definition
- (ii) ways of controlling vectors.
- Students' health:
- Maintenance of good health
- (a) importance to community
- (b) ways in which communities do these:
- (I) Refuse disposal
- (ii) Sewage disposal
- (iii) Protection of water
- (iv) Protection of food
- (v) Control of diseases
- (vi) Health organisations