Importance of Environmental Hygiene and Sanitation in Disease Prevention

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What is the main goal of personal hygiene?

The main goal of personal hygiene is to improve or enhance personal standards of cleanliness, within people's living conditions.

What practices are included in personal hygiene?

Some personal hygiene practices include bathing, washing clothes, washing hands, proper use of the toilet, caring for teeth, nails, feet, personal grooming, maintaining good coughing/sneezing etiquette, and inculcating clean habits at a young age.

What is the aim of environmental hygiene?

The aim of environmental hygiene is to create safe spaces so as to prevent diseases.

What activities are involved in environmental hygiene?

Environmental hygiene involves disinfection, rodent control, disinfestation, and fumigation activities. Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of poor personal hygiene mentioned in the text?

In people who practice poor personal hygiene, the body offers a perfect environment for the growth of germs, hence leaving it vulnerable to infection. Signup and view all the answers

What is the origin of the word 'hygiene'?

The word 'hygiene' is derived from the Greek word 'hygieinos' which means healthful, or relating to health. Signup and view all the answers

What was the link discovered by John Snow in 1854 regarding communicable diseases?

John Snow discovered the link between contaminated water and cholera. Signup and view all the answers

What important discovery regarding hygienic handwashing was made by Dr. Semmelweis in 1845?

Dr. Semmelweis noted the importance of hygienic handwashing before attending the delivery of a baby. Signup and view all the answers

Who made the discovery that microorganisms cause disease around this time period?

Louis Pasteur made the discovery that microorganisms (very small organisms only visible under a microscope) cause disease. Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of environmental health according to the passage?

Environmental health can be defined as the control of all the factors in a person's physical environment that have, or can have, a damaging effect on their physical, mental or social wellbeing. Signup and view all the answers

How did improvements in sanitation, water supply, and housing affect the occurrence of communicable diseases in Europe during the 19th century?

The period following the industrial revolution in Europe in the 19th century showed that improvements in sanitation, water supply and housing significantly reduced the occurrence of communicable diseases. Signup and view all the answers

Besides hygiene and infection, what other emerging issues related to environmental health are mentioned in the passage?

The passage mentions that it is also good to be aware of emerging issues such as global warming and the links between medical conditions such as cardio-vascular disease and our environment and lifestyles. Signup and view all the answers

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