Disease Elimination

Health Hygiene & Sanitation

Lesson 09 : Concept Of Control And Prevention Of Diseases

Disease Elimination

Disease elimination is an intermediate goal between disease, control and eradication. The term describes ‘interruption of transmission of disease’ E.g. Elimination of measles, polio and diphtheria from large areas. Regional elimination is seen as an important precursor of eradication.

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