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Which diseases are included in the National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP)?
Which diseases are included in the National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP)?
- Influenza, Yellow Fever, Dengue, Malaria, Cholera
- Hepatitis B, Typhoid, Malaria, Leprosy, Chikungunya
- Malaria, Lymphatic Filariasis, Kala-azar, Dengue, Chikungunya and Japanese Encephalitis (correct)
- Zika, Ebola, Tuberculosis, Chikungunya and Japanese Encephalitis
What was the estimated annual number of malaria cases during the pre-Independence era?
What was the estimated annual number of malaria cases during the pre-Independence era?
- 50 million
- 10 million
- 75 million (correct)
- 150 million
Which socio-economic groups are considered as high risk groups for vector borne diseases?
Which socio-economic groups are considered as high risk groups for vector borne diseases?
- Urban high-income areas
- Coastal areas with fishing communities
- Rural, tribal and urban slum areas inhabited by low socio-economic groups (correct)
- Industrial areas with high pollution levels
What impact did malaria morbidity and mortality have on agriculture and national economy?
What impact did malaria morbidity and mortality have on agriculture and national economy?
What intervention measures indicated the potential for malaria control in the fifties?
What intervention measures indicated the potential for malaria control in the fifties?
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What diseases does the NVBDCP focus on?
What diseases does the NVBDCP focus on?
Malaria, Lymphatic Filariasis, Kala-azar, Dengue, Chikungunya and Japanese Encephalitis are all targeted under this program to reduce their impact.
How many annual malaria cases were there during the pre-independence era?
How many annual malaria cases were there during the pre-independence era?
In the pre-independence era, an estimated 75 million cases of malaria occurred annually in India.
Which groups are more susceptible to vector-borne diseases?
Which groups are more susceptible to vector-borne diseases?
Rural, tribal, and urban slum areas inhabited by lower socioeconomic groups are particularly susceptible to vector-borne diseases due to limited access to healthcare and sanitation.
How did malaria affect the economy?
How did malaria affect the economy?
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What interventions showed a potential for malaria control in the 1950s?
What interventions showed a potential for malaria control in the 1950s?
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