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Hygiene
What is it ?
Where can I learn more ?
Why does it matter ?
Conditions or practices conducive to good health. (Merriam - Webster)
- Includes lifestyle choices such sleeping habits, smoking, drugs or alcohol
- Includes medical, oral and personal cleanliness practices
- Includes Environment such as clean air and clean water.
Why does it matter ?
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Why does it matter ?
Cleansing our body of dirt and germs prevents disease and illnesses.
- Washing hands often reduces the risk of contracting or spreading cold and flu viruses.
- Brushing Teeth reduces the risk of oral diseases can permanently damage teeth and impact quality of life.
- Exposing ourselves to toxins, whether it be as a smoker, second hand smoke or drugs and alcohol, increases our risk of avoidable diseases.
Where can I learn more ?
Where can I learn more ?
Where can I learn more ?
The public library of science (PLOS) has a wealth of information on personal and environmental hygiene @ http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0081460