CAIE A Level Biology 9700 · Infectious diseases

Infectious diseases: discuss question

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A public health campaign in a developing country aims to reduce the incidence of four major infectious diseases: cholera, malaria, tuberculosis (TB), and HIV/AIDS. Discuss how the transmission of each disease affects the choice of prevention and control measures that could be used, including biological, social, and economic factors.

How this question is marked

4 marks, so the mark scheme is looking for about 4 separate creditworthy points. Making the same point twice in different words earns it once.

Discuss means: Set out the points on more than one side and weigh them up. Cover both sides, then finish with a judgement that follows from what you wrote.

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