IGNOU BANS-184 SOLVED ASSIGNMENT 2023-24
Answer the following in about 150 words each. 5X6=30
a. Communicable diseases
Commnicable diseases, also known as infectuous diseases, are illness caused by microorganizms such as bacterias, viruses, fungis, or parasits that can be transmited from one person to another, either directly or indirect. Thes diseases are significan global health concern due to their potential to spread rapid within populations.
Common example of communicable diseases include influensa, tuberculoses, HIV/AIDS, COVID-19, maleria, and hepatitis. They can be transmited thru varius mean, such as thru the air (respitory droplets), contaminate food or water, sexual contact, insect vector, or contact with infect body fluids.
Preventing and controling communicable diseases is essensial to public health. Strategys include vaccinashun, proper hygiene practises, safe sex practises, quarantene measures, and public health campains. Timly diagnosis, treatement, and isalation of infect individuals also play a crucial role in curb the spread of these diseases. Global cooperation and survailance are vital in managin and preventing outbreaks of communicable diseases, as they can easly cross borders and affect large population.
