Hygiene - A Key to Healthy Life

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Hygiene

The science and practice of maintaining good health through the care of one’s body and surroundings.

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Personal Hygiene

Caring for one’s own body to maintain cleanliness and health.

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Social Hygiene

Taking proper care of the environment and surroundings to promote public health.

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Cleanliness

Regular washing of hands, skin, and other parts of the body to prevent the spread of germs.

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Rest and Sleep

Adequate sleep is essential for body and mind recovery; recommended 6-7 hours for adults.

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Physical Exercise

Activities that improve physical fitness and blood circulation, important for overall health.

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Healthy Habits

Regular routines such as going to bed at the same time, eating balanced meals, and avoiding harmful substances.

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E-Waste

Discarded electronic devices and gadgets that can be harmful to the environment and human health.

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Hand Hygiene

Regular washing of hands with soap, especially after using the toilet.

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Oral Hygiene

Brushing teeth at least twice a day and washing the mouth after meals to prevent dental issues.

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Breathe by Nose

Breathing through the nose rather than the mouth, and covering the mouth while sneezing.

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Eye Hygiene

Cleaning eyes with water and avoiding sharing towels to prevent infections.

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Ear Hygiene

Cleaning ears with soft swabs and avoiding insertion of sharp objects.

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Vector

An agent that carries and transmits pathogens, such as insects.

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Housefly

An insect that spreads diseases by contaminating food with filth and saliva.

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Mosquitoes

Insects that spread diseases such as malaria, dengue, and elephantiasis through their bites.

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Cockroaches

Insects that spoil food and are suspected carriers of diseases.

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Water-Borne Diseases

Diseases spread through contaminated drinking water, such as cholera, typhoid, and dysentery.

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Cholera

An infection caused by Vibrio cholerae, leading to severe diarrhea and vomiting.

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Dysentery

An intestinal disease with two forms: bacillary (caused by Shigella) and amoebic (caused by Entamoeba histolytica).

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