Dengue cases have increased tenfold in the last two decades across the world. In the year 2000, five lakh dengue patients were found across the world. This year this number has increased to 50 lakhs.
According to Who, this has created a major public health challenge. The highest number of 52 lakh cases were reported in 2019, when 129 countries had to face this disease. After this, there was a decrease in dengue cases due to corona from 2020 to 2022. However, in the year 2023, an increase in dengue cases is being seen globally. Cases are being found even in places where the possibility of the disease spreading is next to nothing.
80 percent cases in North and South America:
Some common symptoms of Dengue
- Fever, Severe Headache
- Pain behind eyes
- Nausea vomiting,swollen gland
- Abdomen pain, cough and loose motion
Necessary precautions you can take to avoid dengue
- Stay in well screened house
- Wear protective clothing like full sleeve shirts and pants.
- Do not let water stagnate anywhere
- Sleep under Mosquito net
- Immediately consult doctor if you see any
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