Comparative study between Jalalabad and Lahore about dengue fever and lifestyle of people as a preventive measure from mosquitoes
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https://doi.org/10.63666/ejsmr.1694-9013.2.I.2025.29Keywords:
Dengue Fever, Mosquitoes, Vector borne diseases, Endemic, SanitationAbstract
Dengue fever, a mosquito-borne viral illness, continues to pose a significant threat to public health, particularly in densely populated tropical and subtropical regions. This comparative study explores the influence of lifestyle-related factors on dengue prevalence by analyzing two contrasting urban environments: Jalalabad, Kyrgyzstan (a region with no reported dengue cases) and Lahore, Pakistan (where dengue is endemic).
Using structured questionnaires, data were collected from 300 participants (150 from each city), focusing on awareness, preventive behaviors, sanitation practices, and environmental conditions. Despite limited awareness about dengue in Jalalabad, participants demonstrated healthier lifestyle habits and better environmental management. Conversely, although Lahore respondents showed higher awareness of the disease, their preventive practices and environmental hygiene were less consistent.
The findings underscore a strong relationship between personal and communal lifestyle factors; such as water storage, dietary habits, sanitation, and mosquito protection measures and the likelihood of dengue transmission. The study concludes that enhanced public health education, behavioral interventions, and infrastructure improvements are essential for effective dengue control, particularly in high-risk areas. Promoting healthier lifestyles may serve as a key strategy in reducing the burden of vector-borne diseases globally.
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