Question

Three communicable diseases prevalent in developing countries caused by unsafe drinking water and bad sanitation are:

  1. acute diarrhoea, cancer and gout
  2. malaria, acute diarrhoea and schistosomiasis
  3. onchocerciasis, leukaemia and arthritis
  4. rheumatism, malaria and AIDS

Answer:

Option B: malaria, acute diarrhoea and schistosomiasis

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “malaria, acute diarrhoea and schistosomiasis”.

The answer is: (2) malaria, acute diarrhoea and schistosomiasis

Acute diarrhea: This is a common illness caused by consuming contaminated water or food. It can lead to dehydration and even death, especially in young children.

Malaria: This parasitic disease is transmitted by infected mosquitoes. Contaminated water can create breeding grounds for mosquitoes, but stagnant water sources are not the only factor.

Schistosomiasis: This parasitic infection occurs when people come into contact with contaminated water containing specific worm larvae. These larvae can penetrate the skin and cause various health problems.