6.6 Problems of controlling endemic diseases Flashcards
1
Q
Why is it difficult to control endemic diseases?
A
Often widespread
Difficult to remove all sources of infection
Expensive to provide treatment
2
Q
Ethical implications of control methods
A
Informed consent may be difficult
Spraying mosquitoes with insecticides will affect other organisms
3
Q
Social implications of control methods
A
Vaccines need to become accepted
4
Q
Economic implications
A
Treatment, control and prevention of endemic diseases is very expensive
Malnutrition may be more of a threat to human life than malaria
