Oh yes, viruses and other agents of disease are impeded by salt water just as much as they are by chlorinated fresh water. HIV does not spread through salt water.
The advent of antibiotics, anti-parasitics, and anti-fungals have dramatically reduced the death rates of communicable diseases. Advances in public health have also greatly contributed to the reduction in the spread of communicable and preventable diseases (sanitation, vaccines, public education, etc.).
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state the parametres for auditing the capacity of a public health institution's ability to control tuberculosis infection?
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Drinking water is chlorinated to avert the risk of harmful micro organisms causing ilness in the public through drinking water. It is also used to keep swimming pools safe.
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