Community Resources To Help Prevent And Treat Diseases Flashcards
1
Q
What is community treatment? Treatment
A
Provide free or low-cost medical services
Vaccinations - Some temporary, others permanent
2
Q
What is continued treatment? Treatment
A
Bacteria and viruses mutate and become immune to treatments
Research to further understand and develop new treatments are necessary
3
Q
What are warning systems? Prevention
A
Warn communities of communicable diseases allowed by the government
Provide strategies to avoid the spread of disease
4
Q
What are water systems? Prevention
A
Diseases spread by water can be properly maintained
Drinking water
Sewage systems
5
Q
What are food regulations? Prevention
A
Regulations on food handling
Use of clean water for growing crops
Throughly cooking food
