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What is the primary goal of personal hygiene?
What is the primary goal of personal hygiene?
- To promote a sense of cleanliness
- To prevent skin diseases
- To eliminate or minimize exposure to harmful microorganisms (correct)
- To maintain a good appearance
How do good hygiene practices contribute to disease prevention?
How do good hygiene practices contribute to disease prevention?
- By promoting a strong immune system
- By removing dirt, bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens from the body (correct)
- By ensuring regular medical check-ups
- By avoiding crowded places
What can happen when individuals neglect personal hygiene?
What can happen when individuals neglect personal hygiene?
- They experience improved overall well-being
- They become more susceptible to various infections (correct)
- They become less prone to allergies
- They develop stronger immunity
Why is regular handwashing important in preventing diseases?
Why is regular handwashing important in preventing diseases?
How do bacteria, viruses, and fungi react in environments where cleanliness is lacking?
How do bacteria, viruses, and fungi react in environments where cleanliness is lacking?
What is the primary goal of personal hygiene?
What is the primary goal of personal hygiene?
What can happen when individuals neglect personal hygiene?
What can happen when individuals neglect personal hygiene?
How do good hygiene practices contribute to disease prevention?
How do good hygiene practices contribute to disease prevention?
What can not washing hands regularly lead to?
What can not washing hands regularly lead to?
Where do bacteria, viruses, and fungi thrive?
Where do bacteria, viruses, and fungi thrive?
Flashcards
Goal of Personal Hygiene?
Goal of Personal Hygiene?
Reduce contact with harmful microorganisms.
Hygiene & Disease Prevention
Hygiene & Disease Prevention
Removes pathogens from the body, preventing illness.
Neglecting Hygiene
Neglecting Hygiene
Increased vulnerability to various types of infections.
Importance of Handwashing
Importance of Handwashing
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Germs in Dirty Places
Germs in Dirty Places
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The purpose of hygiene?
The purpose of hygiene?
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What happens when you don't wash?
What happens when you don't wash?
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How hygiene combats disease?
How hygiene combats disease?
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What happens when you forget to wash your hands?
What happens when you forget to wash your hands?
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Where do germs thrive?
Where do germs thrive?
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Study Notes
Personal Hygiene and Disease Prevention
- The primary goal of personal hygiene is to maintain cleanliness and prevent the spread of diseases.
- Good hygiene practices, such as regular handwashing, contribute to disease prevention by removing or killing pathogens, reducing the risk of infection, and breaking the chain of transmission.
- Neglecting personal hygiene can lead to the spread of diseases, unpleasant body odor, and skin infections.
- Regular handwashing is crucial in preventing diseases, as it helps to remove bacteria, viruses, and fungi that can cause infections.
- When individuals neglect personal hygiene, they may experience health problems, social isolation, and decreased self-esteem.
- Bacteria, viruses, and fungi thrive in environments where cleanliness is lacking, allowing them to multiply and spread diseases.
- Not washing hands regularly can lead to the spread of infectious diseases, such as diarrhea, cholera, and influenza.
- Unhygienic environments, such as dirty surfaces and contaminated water, provide an ideal breeding ground for bacteria, viruses, and fungi.
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