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Good hygiene is a barrier to many contagious diseases, including ______ diseases.
Good hygiene is a barrier to many contagious diseases, including ______ diseases.
fecal-oral
Medical hygiene therefore includes a specific set of practices associated with this preservation of health, for example environmental cleaning, sterilization of equipment, hand ______, water and sanitation and safe disposal of medical waste.
Medical hygiene therefore includes a specific set of practices associated with this preservation of health, for example environmental cleaning, sterilization of equipment, hand ______, water and sanitation and safe disposal of medical waste.
hygiene
Hygiene refers to conditions and practices that help to maintain health and prevent the spread of ______.
Hygiene refers to conditions and practices that help to maintain health and prevent the spread of ______.
diseases
The word 'hygiene' is derived from the Greek word 'hygieinos' which means healthful, or relating to ______.
The word 'hygiene' is derived from the Greek word 'hygieinos' which means healthful, or relating to ______.
Generally, we use the term hygiene to describe the 'practice of keeping oneself and their surroundings clean, especially to prevent illness or the spread of ______.
Generally, we use the term hygiene to describe the 'practice of keeping oneself and their surroundings clean, especially to prevent illness or the spread of ______.
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Hygiene and Health
- Good hygiene is essential in preventing many contagious diseases.
- Medical hygiene is key to preserving health and involves practices such as environmental cleaning, equipment sterilization, handwashing, water and sanitation, and safe disposal of medical waste.
- Hygiene practices help to maintain health and prevent the spread of diseases.
- The word 'hygiene' originates from the Greek word 'hygieinos,' meaning healthful or relating to health.
- Hygiene encompasses the practice of maintaining cleanliness in oneself and one's surroundings to prevent illness and the spread of disease.
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