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Lessons from COVID-19 in South Africa: Keeping our environment clean should be the first law of health.
Chetty, Sarentha; Bangalee, Varsha.
  • Chetty S; Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa; and, Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban. sarentha.chetty@wits.ac.za.
S Afr Fam Pract (2004) ; 63(1): e1-e3, 2021 06 15.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1296013
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In the wake of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, the links between poor hygiene, unclean environments and human health cannot be overemphasised, particularly in South Africa with its high incidence of infectious diseases and overburdened health system. One very controllable factor that is often overlooked is the poor disposal of litter and waste management and its adverse effects on public health. By wearing masks, regular handwashing and sanitising, as well as making sure that neighbourhoods and public spaces are clean and safe, the spread of COVID-19 and other diseases can be prevented.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Communicable Disease Control / Environmental Health / Public Health / Environmental Restoration and Remediation / COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: Africa Language: English Journal: S Afr Fam Pract (2004) Year: 2021 Document Type: Article

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Communicable Disease Control / Environmental Health / Public Health / Environmental Restoration and Remediation / COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: Africa Language: English Journal: S Afr Fam Pract (2004) Year: 2021 Document Type: Article