Option F- Food and Health

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One detailed example of a vector-borne disease

Malaria:

• caused by phasmodium bacteria spread by anopheles mosquitos

• found in tropic/subtropic regions

• warm, humid climates = mosquito habitats

• stagnant water bodies spread it, poor sanitation

• impacts

  • causes anemia, organ failure- high mortality rate particularly in children

  • burdens healthcare system

• mitigation:

  • protection from bites

  • vaccination

  • education

One detailed example of a water-borne disease 

Cholera:

• acute diarrhoeal infection

• caused by water or food contaminated with vibrio cholerae bacteria)

• affects areas with poor sanitation, inadequate drinking water, highly populated

• impacts

  • rapid acting

  • severe dehydration, inflammation, diarrhoea

  • strains healthcare resources

• mitigation:

  • improved hygiene, sanitation

  • good quality healthcare

  • education