Question

‘Prevention’ is better than ‘cure'. Justify the statement with three reasons.

Answer 1

Hint: The protection towards a disease is better than having it's medication.

Complete answer:
This statement is completely justified in terms of disease prevention and treatment measurements. It is because:
- When the disease affects the body, it will directly or indirectly cause a problem in the functioning of body organs and they may never recover back.
- The treatment of a disease takes time and then also it’s not completely recovered even if the proper treatment is given.
- The person with an infectious disease will serve as the medium for further spreading the infection to others.

Additional information
- As the disease affects the body, the functioning of body organs can be concerned, and medication needs which can cause side effects including allergies. There are certain diseases that can be treated so the prevention is better than cure.
- Viral diseases and sexually transmitted diseases are hard to cure and once contacted, they can be life threatening.
- Children have a weak immune system, they need to be immunized.
- Cleanliness should be maintained in the surrounding, so that water borne, air borne, and vector borne diseases do not develop.

Note: The basic rules of health and hygiene to prevent diseases and dangers are to be maintained. A person should carefully choose what to eat and where to eat as it can transmit diseases.