Communicable Diseases Report: Saudi Arabia, 2020, Analysis

This report provides an overview of communicable diseases in Saudi Arabia, focusing on diseases like Cholera, Typhoid, and the novel Coronavirus (2019 nCOV). The report discusses the spread of these diseases, highlighting both the environmental factors and the impact of the novel coronavirus, including its origin and global spread. It emphasizes the importance of preventative measures such as wearing protective masks, practicing good hygiene, and maintaining social distancing to control the spread of infections. The report draws upon sources from the World Health Organization and other publications to provide a comprehensive understanding of the topic, aiming to inform and guide readers on effective strategies for public health and personal safety.

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Table of Contents
Introduction................................................................................................................................2
List of the most communicable diseases in Saudi Arabia..........................................................2
Novel Coronavirus (2019 nCOV)..............................................................................................2
Protection measures...................................................................................................................3
Bibliography...............................................................................................................................4

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Introduction
Communicable diseases are the ones, which are commonly spread by infection
through the environment. It can be passed from one person to another, thereby requiring swift
action to reduce the risks associated with it.
List of the most communicable diseases in Saudi Arabia
 Cholera, Typhoid, Jaundice are the diseases, which commonly spread from food and
water.
 Influenza and Tuberculosis are mostly spread through Air.
 Malaria is spread from Mosquito.
These are the most communicable diseases in Saudi Arabia faced by humans and
animals every year.
Novel Coronavirus (2019 nCOV)
This strand of novel coronavirus had never been previously identified in humans; and
till now doctors and scientists have not been able to find out the real reason behind the spread
of novel coronavirus. Due to this, a possible cure for the disease has not been found till now
(Chiasson & Dowdy, 2019). Coronavirus initially started in Wuhan, China; but now the
outbreak has become a new global threat as it has spread in many countries including Italy,
USA, Hong Kong, Australia, Nepal and South Korea (National Autority, 2020).
Protection measures
To protect against these communicable diseases, certain measures are required, such
as wearing a protective mask, washing hands, and raw vegetables before use, and drinking

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clean water in general. In order to prevent from nCOV, maintaining at least 1m distance from
the person who is sneezing or coughing and avoiding touching eyes, nose and mouth are
some measures that one should follow. This would help in stopping germs that spread from
one person to another; hence, ensuring community safety.

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Bibliography
National Autority. (2020, Jaunuary 12). Retrieved from Health Organization.
Chiasson, R. E., & Dowdy, D. W. (2019, December 17). World Health Organization.
Retrieved from https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019.
Webber, R. (2016). Communical Diseases, 5th Edition: A global Perspective. London,UK:
Gutenberg Press Limited.