XN000022-1972-05-13 — Page 4

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Saturday, May 13, 1972

Enteric diseases occur all the year round but it is more prevalent

in summer as the high air temperature favours the growth of germs and

propagation of flies which help to spread the germs.

These germs are discharged with the excretal matters of patients

or carriers of these diseases and then conveyed to our food and drinks

by the hands of food handlers who may harbour the germs or through y

contaimination.

"As enteric diseases are mainly caused by ingestion of unclean

food and drinks," the spokesman said, "hygienic food handling, particularly washing of hands before handling food, is the most effective preventive measure

against these diseases."

During the campaign period, Government will make use of all

possible ways to impart to the public the rules of food and environmental

hygiene.

"Although Government is doing whatever it can to control the

outbreak of enteric discases, members of the public should also play their

own part by taking special precautionary measures againsts these diseases,"

the spokesman added.

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