Question

1.People once believed all microbial diseases would be controlled by the twenty-first century. Name at least two emerging infectious diseases. List three reasons why we are identifying new diseases now.

2.Name some of the factors that could cause older diseases to show an increase in the number of cases.

3.Comment on the sensational ways that some tabloid media portray infectious diseases to the public.

Answer 1

Answer: The two emerging infectious disease are:

• Drug resistant tuberculosis
• HIV

The three reasons that new diseases are being identified are:

• The use of improved technology which shows better results and findings.
• Increase in the diversity of the population
• Mutation in the diseases.

The some of the factors which cause older disease to show an increase in the number of cases are:

• Lack of awareness among people.
• Lack of ability of patients to avail treatment.
• Lack of control over the disease.

It is important to create awareness among people through the media. The media should increase awareness, should deliver information that can be useful for the people. They should also indulge in explaining the preventive methods to reduce the health disparities.