NEETZoologyHuman Health and Diseases
What measures should be taken for personal hygiene to prevent the spread of infectious diseases?
Options
- AAvoid close contact with infected persons
- BConsume clean food and water
- CDispose of waste and excreta properly
- DSpray insecticides in ditches, drainage areas and swamps
Correct answer
B. Consume clean food and water
Step-by-step solution
Personal hygiene measures include keeping the body clean and consuming clean drinking water, food, vegetables, and fruits to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. Public hygiene measures include proper disposal of waste and excreta, periodic cleaning and disinfection of water reservoirs, pools, cesspools, and tanks, and observing standard practices of hygiene in public catering.