Problems experienced in earthquake zones can affect both health and psychology. The fact that the residues left behind the food aids made to the earthquake area are not collected causes a major hygiene problem. At the end of the past week, it is announced that the dust clouds and food residues accumulating in the earthquake areas pose a risk of epidemic disease. Speaking to Haber Global, Prof. Dr. Oğuz Özyaral shared the precautions that can be taken in this regard while warning those living in the earthquake area against the risk of epidemics.
BREAKING ANY OF THE CHAIN IS HUGE RISK
prof. Dr. Oğuz Özyaral, on the lack of hygiene in the earthquake area, said, “If we hypothetically put on the table that environmental hygiene, personal hygiene, social hygiene are all intertwined, breaking any of the chains means the spread of the contagion to the society.”
IMPORTANT TO WEAR WITH A MASK
prof. Dr. Oğuz Özyaral explained that the most important measure that can be taken personally to protect against epidemics in the region is a mask, “We recommend that everyone in that area wear a mask. It is the first source to prevent both microbial particles and dust particles suspended in the environment from passing into the lungs.” said.
FOOD REMAINS NEED TO BE AWAY FROM TOWN CENTER
Underlining the importance of paying attention to the hygiene of the debris accumulated in the environment, Prof. Dr. Oğuz Özyaral, “Viral hepatitis that can be transmitted through food and water channels may occur. Therefore, the list is very large. E. Coli infections that can cause intestinal infections can be transmitted.” In order to protect public health, it is of great importance to maintain hygiene in the environment. “But most importantly, we need to dispatch disinfectants. The debris and debris in the environment need to be moved away from the city area and buried immediately. This is our first need; it is important that any infection focus that may occur there is prevented and that the disease is not transmitted to other people and animals by any animal, insect or rodent. ” he shared the importance to be taken against the lack of hygiene.