Cholera is an infectious disease that is borne in
areas with poor sanitation and overcrowding and is common in third world
countries that have no access to clean and potable water. The common symptom is
diarrhea and if it further leads to dehydration it can cause death to a number
of individuals. The easiest way to prevent this is through the proper boiling
of water if chemical disinfection and water bottles are not easily accessible.
Water that is boiled can also be used for preparing food or other drinks,
making ice, brushing the teeth, washing the face and hands, washing fruits and
vegetable and washing utensils properly. The temperature kills off the bacteria
and is the cheapest way of preventing the further spread of cholera.
