According to the World Health Organization, the dengue incidence has grown dramatically around the world in recent decades. Over 2.5 billion people – over 40% of the world’s population – are now at risk from dengue. WHO currently estimates there may be 50–100 million dengue infections worldwide every year. An estimated 500 000 people with severe dengue require hospitalization each year, a large proportion of whom are children. About 2.5% of those affected die.
Children, especially toddlers and infants are particularly
vulnerable to diseases because their immune system has not yet matured.
Follow
by the hot weather that trigger breeding of mosquito, the severe outbreak of
dengue fever is ringing alarm bells across the country.
From January until 8 March 2014, overall dengue case
reported in Malaysia is 20066 cases, increase of 322% (15306 cases) compare only 4760 case reported for the same
periods on year 2013.
The number of death reach total of 44 , compare to only 11
death, shows increase of 300%(33 death)
recorded last year all within the same period.
At present, prevention of transmission of dengue focuses on
control mosquito.
In addition to taking precautions in eradicating the
breeding grounds of Aedes Mosquito
in your homes and surroundings, we can also take simple measures to protect
yourself and your family
• Installing
mosquito screens in windows and doors.
• Wear
light-coloured, long-sleeved shirts and trousers
• Sleep
under an insecticide-treated bed net
• Use
Insect repellent
Many pure essential oil has its natural properties for
insect and mosquito repellent. E.g: Lemongrass, Citronella, Cedarwood, and Blu
Scents Bugs Away synergy blend. For health conscious consumers, using pure
essential oil will be a preferred method of insect defence, compare with DEET
products, which is not only provide a natural non-toxic alternatives to repel
insects but also creates a safe environment that is refreshing, antiseptics and
with natural aroma.
