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According to the World Health Organization, what does hygiene refer to?
According to the World Health Organization, what does hygiene refer to?
Conditions and practices that help to maintain health and prevent the spread of diseases.
What are the different categories of hygiene activities mentioned in the text?
What are the different categories of hygiene activities mentioned in the text?
Home and everyday hygiene, personal hygiene, medical hygiene, sleep hygiene, and food hygiene.
What is included in home and everyday hygiene?
What is included in home and everyday hygiene?
Hand washing, respiratory hygiene, food hygiene at home, hygiene in the kitchen, hygiene in the bathroom, laundry hygiene, and medical hygiene at home.
How is neglecting proper hygiene perceived by society?
How is neglecting proper hygiene perceived by society?
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What are hygiene practices in medicine and everyday life?
What are hygiene practices in medicine and everyday life?
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Study Notes
Definition of Hygiene
- Hygiene refers to the practices and behaviors that help maintain health and prevent the spread of diseases.
Categories of Hygiene Activities
- Personal hygiene: activities that involve personal care and cleanliness
- Home and everyday hygiene: activities that involve cleaning and maintenance of one's living environment
- Medical hygiene: practices that involve the prevention of healthcare-associated infections and the maintenance of a clean environment in healthcare settings
- Occupational hygiene: practices that involve the prevention of work-related injuries and illnesses
Home and Everyday Hygiene
- Includes activities such as:
- Handwashing
- Bathing and showering
- Cleaning and disinfecting surfaces
- Proper disposal of waste
- Food handling and preparation
Social Perception of Hygiene
- Neglecting proper hygiene is perceived by society as:
- Unacceptable
- Unhygienic
- Dirty
- Uncivilized
- Potentially harmful to oneself and others
Hygiene Practices in Medicine and Everyday Life
- Medical hygiene practices:
- Handwashing and gloving
- Sterilization and disinfection
- Proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Isolation and quarantine procedures
- Everyday hygiene practices:
- Washing hands before eating and after using the toilet
- Showers and baths
- Cleaning and disinfecting surfaces
- Proper disposal of waste
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Test your knowledge of hygiene with this interactive quiz! Explore topics such as personal hygiene, home and everyday hygiene, medical hygiene, and more. See how much you know about maintaining cleanliness and preventing the spread of diseases according to the World Health Organization's definition of hygiene.
