January 2023

Common Killer Diseases in the Tropics

By |2022-09-15T12:36:58+02:00January 24th, 2023|Notes, O Level Geography, Ordinary Level Notes|

A map showing the tropics. Image credit MediaWiki

ZIMSEC O Level Geography Notes:Population Studies:Common Killer Diseases in the Tropics

  • Zimbabwe lies in the Tropics
  • This is a geographic region found between 0° and 23º North and South of the equator
  • Zimbabwe is of course found on the South side of the equator
  • […]

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Common Killer diseases in the Tropics: Bilharzia

By |2022-09-15T12:36:58+02:00January 24th, 2023|Notes, O Level Geography, Ordinary Level Notes|

Bilharzia is a waterborne disease. Image credit lshtm.ac.uk

ZIMSEC O Level Geography Notes:Common Killer diseases in the Tropics: Bilharzia

  • Is also known as schistosomiasis.
  • It is another serious infection and wide spread in Africa and other tropical and sub-tropical regions.
  • The disease is caused by a flat worm that lives in various […]
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