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STH transmission:
Adult worms live in human intestines for food and survival and produce thousands of eggs each day.
Eggs are passed in the faeces of infected person.
Infected people who defecate outdoors spread worm eggs in the soil.
Eggs contaminate the soil and spread infection in several ways: ─
Ingested through vegetables that are not carefully cooked, washed or peeled;
ingested from contaminated water sources;
ingested from contaminated water sources;
ingested by children who play in soil and then put their hands in their mouths without washing them.
STH infections can lead to anemia, malnutrition, impaired mental and physical & cognitive development, and reduced school participation.
STH Infections can be prevented by:
● Using sanitary toilets, not defecating outside
● Hand-washing, particularly before eating and after using toilets
● Wearing slippers and shoes
● Washing fruits and vegetables in safe and clean water
●Eating properly cooked food
Objective of National Deworming Day:
Objective of National Deworming Day:
The objective of National Deworming Day is to deworm all preschool and school-age children (enrolled and non-enrolled) between the ages of 1-19 years through the platform of schools and Anganwadi Centers in order to improve their overall health, nutritional status, access to education and quality of life.
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