Prevention is always better than cure. Many diseases can be avoided if we adopt healthy habits and take proper precautions. Common illnesses like flu, diarrhea, malaria, and dengue often spread due to poor hygiene and lack of awareness.
⚠️ Common Diseases and Their Causes
- Disease Main Cause
- Flu Virus spread through air and contact
- Diarrhea Contaminated food and water
- Malaria Mosquito bites
- Dengue Mosquito breeding in stagnant water
- Typhoid Unclean water and poor sanitation
- 🧠 Prevention Tip
- Drink clean and boiled water only.
- Use mosquito repellents and cover windows with nets.
- Wash fruits and vegetables before eating.
- Avoid street food that looks unhygienic.
- Get regular medical check-ups
💪 Healthy Lifestyle to Prevent Illness
1. Eat a balanced diet rich in vitamins and minerals.
2. Sleep 7–8 hours daily to strengthen immunity.
3. Exercise regularly to keep the body active.
4. Avoid smoking and alcohol.
5. Manage stress through yoga or meditation.
✅ Quick Tip:
Small changes in daily routine can prevent big health problems.
Preventing Infectious Diseases
Keep immunizations up-to-date.
Wash your hands often, especially:
Prepare/handle food carefully.
Use antibiotics only for infections caused by bacteria.
Be careful around all wild animals and domestic animals unfamiliar to you.
Avoid insect bites.
