Health Education Paper 2 WASSCE (PC 2ND), 2021

Question 2

 

 

The diagram below illustrates an insect. Study it and answerquestions2(a) to 2(c).

 

 

(a)(i) Name two disease-causing organisms carried by the insect.                                  [2 marks]

(ii) State three diseases associated with the insect.                                                   [3 marks]

(b) Mention two damages that could be caused by the illustrated insects in homes.          [2 marks]

(c) Mention threeways of controlling the illustrated insect in homes.                              [3 marks]

 

Observation

 

 

This question was attempted by majority of the candidates and they did well in it.However,
vital marks were lost to spelling errors.

The expected answers are:
(a)(i)Disease-causing organisms carried by cockroach

  • Rickettsia
  • Bacteria
  • Virus
  • Protozoa
  • Worms/Helminths
  • Fungi

                                                                                                                       
(ii) Diseases associated with cockroach

  • Typhoid fever
  • Cholera
  • Dysentery
  • Plague
  • Diarrhoea/Gastroenteritis
  • Poliomyelitis
  • Amoebic dysentery
  • Food poisoning/Salmonellosis
  • Leprosy
  • Worm infestation/named

                                                                                               
(b)  Damages that could be caused bycockroach in homes

  • Ruins/damages/spoils food
  • Spreads disease
  • Destroys properties
  • Food poisoning
  • Bites                                                                                             

(c)  Ways of controlling cockroach in homes

  • Storing food in insect-proof containers/keep food covered        
  • Application of insecticide/kill the insect
  • Frequent/constant fumigation/chemical control
  • Proper refuse disposal
  • Blocking route of entry    
  • Introducing biological control/named
  • Keeping the surrounding/environment clean
  • Keeping houses/surroundings ventilated and illuminated at all times