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Identify the correct set of water-borne diseases.

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Water-borne diseases can be prevented by drinking clean and treated water and maintaining proper sanitation practices.
  • Asthma, Headache and Diarrhoea
  • Hepatitis, Asthma and Blood pressure
  • Intestinal worms, Headache and Blood pressure
  • Hepatitis, Diarrhoea and Intestinal worms
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

Water-borne diseases are those that are transmitted through contaminated water, which may contain harmful pathogens. Hepatitis, Diarrhoea, and Intestinal worms are classic examples of such diseases. These diseases are caused by the consumption of water contaminated with viruses, bacteria, and parasites. - Hepatitis: Caused by viral infection in water, especially Hepatitis A and E.
- Diarrhoea: Commonly caused by contaminated drinking water.
- Intestinal worms: These parasites can be ingested through contaminated water sources. Thus, the correct set of water-borne diseases is (D) Hepatitis, Diarrhoea and Intestinal worms.
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