NEETZoologyHuman Health and Diseases
What should be done to prevent the entry of mosquitoes in homes to prevent vector-borne diseases?
Options
- ADispose of waste and excreta properly
- BProvide doors and windows with wire mesh
- CConsume clean food and water
- DAvoid close contact with infected persons
Correct answer
B. Provide doors and windows with wire mesh
Step-by-step solution
Measures such as consuming clean drinking water, food, vegetables, and fruits are particularly essential for preventing the spread of infectious diseases transmitted through food and water such as typhoid, amoebiasis, and ascariasis.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 To prevent the entry of mosquitoes and thus prevent vector-borne dise