Question 1

There is a flu outbreak in your school. Several classmates are absent, while some are still coming to school coughing and sneezing.

Accepted Answer

The school should close temporarily, sanitise classrooms, and encourage sick students to stay home to prevent further spread.
You can politely suggest that your classmate see a doctor and take a rest at home, and offer to share notes with them.
To protect yourself and others, wash your hands frequently, avoid close contact, and wear a mask.

Question 2

Your family is planning to travel to another city where malaria is prevalent.

Accepted Answer

To protect our family from malaria during travel, focus on preventing mosquito bites and taking prescribed preventative medication.

Before travel, consult a doctor, get necessary vaccinations, and pack mosquito repellent and protective clothing.
During the trip, continue using repellent, wear long sleeves and pants, and sleep under mosquito nets.
After returning, monitor for any symptoms like fever, and seek immediate medical attention if they occur.

Explain to your sibling that mosquitoes spread malaria and that nets or repellents protect by blocking bites.
If travellers ignore health advisories in such areas, they risk malaria infection, severe illness, or even death.
 
Before travel, consult a doctor, get necessary vaccinations, and pack mosquito repellent and protective clothing.
During the trip, continue using repellent, wear long sleeves and pants, and sleep under mosquito nets.
After returning, monitor for any symptoms like fever, and seek immediate medical attention if they occur.

Question 3

Your uncle has started smoking just to fit in with his friends, even though it is well known that smoking can seriously harm health and even cause death.

Accepted Answer

Dear Uncle, I care about your health and well-being, and I want to talk to you about smoking. It’s well-known that smoking can lead to serious health issues, including heart disease and lung cancer. Quitting smoking can greatly improve your health and quality of life.
Politely decline the cigarette at the party and explain the health risks to your friend.
Schools can help prevent students from indulging in such habits by educating them about the health risks and organizing awareness programs regularly.

Question 4

The following table contains information about the number of dengue cases reported in a hospital over one year:Make a bar graph of the number of cases on the Y-axis and the month on the X-axis. Critically analyse your findings and answer the following:

Accepted Answer

The dengue cases were highest in July, August, and September.
The cases were lowest in January.
Natural or environmental factors during the peak months, such as the rainy season and standing water for mosquito breeding, might contribute to the increase in dengue cases.
The community or government can take preventive steps like removing stagnant water, using mosquito nets, and spraying insecticides during this period regularly to reduce the spread of dengue.

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