Prevmed Flashcards
Recommended sewerage system :
Rural
Water sealed pour type
Recommended sewerage system :
Sub - urban
Septic tank
Recommended sewerage system :
Urban
Sewerage system
Specific protection :
SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT PREVENTIVE MEASURE AGAINST DISEASE
Water sanitation
Mere filtration of water reduces mortality not only of water borne disease but mortality from other diseases
Mills-reincke Phenomenon
How many ft shall a septic tank be made from drinking water sources
100 ft
Sanitary pit privy :
Dug to a depth of 4-6 ft about 50 cubic ft
Pit privy
Sanitary pit privy :
Superstructure is constructed to provide the necessary privacy
Anti polo
Sanitary pit privy :
Water tight vault
Vault type
In dengue,what is the earliest abnormality in complete blood count
Leukopenia
Similar to Dengue signs but with migratory poly arthritis
Chikungunya
Liquefaction of organic matter by use of caustic soda
Chemical toilet
4’s for dengue
Search and destroy
Self protection measure
Seek early consultation
Say yes to fogging WHEN THERE IS AN IMPENDING OUTBREAK
5th S for dengue
seek hydration
Aqua privy
Septic toilet