Write a note on," Role of hygiene in preventing diseases"
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Many diseases and conditions can be prevented or controlled through appropriate personal hygiene and by frequently washing parts of the body and hair with soap and clean, running water (if available). Good body washing practices can prevent the spread of hygiene-related diseases.
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Disease Prevention
Washing yourself and staying clean can kill and remove illness-causing bacteria from your body, lowering the risk for disease. Good hygiene is key to preventing infection when wounds and skin irritation are present.
It can keep illnesses such as cold, cough, flu and gastroenteritis (these can all be contracted or passed on through poor hand hygiene) at bay. You can stop the spread of illness-causing germs by washing your hands frequently with water and soap, such as Dettol Original Liquid Hand Wash. You should wash your hands:
Before eating or cooking food
Before picking up a baby
After visiting the toilet
After coughing or sneezing, or being in contact with someone who is ill
After being in contact with animals
Dental Care
Caring for your teeth and practicing good oral hygiene wards off gum disease, bad breath, tooth decay and many infections. Remember to always:
Make sure you and your family brushes their teeth twice a day – after breakfast, and before bed
Floss the teeth daily
Store your tooth brush in a clean, dry place and replace it regularly
Bathing
Do shower every day using warm water and soap. You could consider showering twice a day when the weather is warm. Daily bathing is an integral part of good personal hygiene because:
Bathing daily with soap such as Dettol Cool Bar Soap and warm water prevents body odour because it kills the odour-causing bacteria.
Skin infections such as Athlete’s Foot can be reduced by carefully washing and drying the affected areas daily.
Shampoo and condition your hair at least once a week to keep the scalp clean and prevent head lice.
After being out all day or being caught in an unexpected downpour, get home and take a warm shower using a soap like Dettol Gold Bar Soap to remove any harmful germs from your body.