DENGUE

DENGUEIs there a stop to it?What is dengue?Dengue is a mosquito-borne infection found in tropical regions and sub-tropical regions

transmitted through a mosquito known as Aedes aegypti

first discovered during the 1950s in Philippines

lasts from 3-14 days Statistic about dengue50-100 million are infected worldwide every year

Dengue occurrence worldwide, 43 % accounts for South East Asia

20.42% cases of dengue in the Phlippines came from the National Capital Region (NCR)

Dengue occurrence increase by 24.92% from 2012 to 2013 (PH)

Symptoms of denguemild to high feversevere headachepain behind the eyesabdominal painmuscle and joint pains, and skin rashesVomitingbleeding gums fatigueElaboration on the Issue The group aims to inform college students about dengue and its prevention. Many of the students may be have misconceptions about the disease and it is important that they be replaced by the facts about the disease.Advocated Approach in Addressing the IssueThrough spreading awareness about dengue and its prevention

Through removing the misconceptions about dengue

Through encouraging preventive measuresCall to ActionDengue awareness should be promoted to all students, all levels.

Continue the 4oclock habit and monitor it.

Dengue Prevention Month

Universities should be involved in the campaign.

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