PROPER HYGIENE AND

SANITATION
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HYGIENE
- A set of helpful practices that help prevent diseases.
- Includes good health and grooming habits, and cleanliness.
- Proper Hygiene is essential to optimum health as diet and
exercise.
- The better is your hygiene, the better is your overall
health profile.
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Proper personal hygiene

Personal Hygiene – involves those practices that
promote not only your physical health but also your
mental, emotional, as well as social well-being.
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Tips on how to maintain and

improve your personal hygiene
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Every external parts of the body demands a

basic amount of attention on regular basis.
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Wash your hands properly.

Prevents spread of communicable diseases.
Wash your hands after using the toilet,
Before handling food or eating,
Before touching the eyes, nose and mouth because germs and
bacteria can enter our body easily through them.
After touching public installations or equipment such as door
knobs, handrails, etc., which can easily gather germs.
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When washing facilities are

not available, use 65-95%
alcohol solution to disinfect
your hands.
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hair
Wash your hair everyday.
You may use conditioners after shampooing.
Rinse hair thoroughly
Keep your hair clean, brushed, and free of tangles.
Brush your hair regularly.
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skin
To keep skin clean, soap and water are essential.
Bath or shower once or twice a day.
Use a bath sponge for scrubbing.
Avoid sharing soaps and towels.
Use deodorants and antiperspirants to fight body odor.
Clean the genitals and the anus well.
Avoid soaking in the bath for a long period of time.
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skin
Change into clean underwear every after bath.
Apply moisturizer after washing
Use skin care products in moderation.
Drink plenty of water and eat a balanced diet.
GET ENOUGH SLEEP.
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teeth
Eat a balanced diet or meal everyday
Healthy oral hygiene includes regular brushing and
flossing. Brush your teeth atleast twice or thrice a
day after meal.
Use a flat, soft toothbrush.
Brush your tongue as well.
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teeth
You may also use a mouthwash to freshen
your breath.
If you do all these things and bad breath still
persist, you should see a dentist.
A regular dental check up is vital.
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nails
Wash with soap to remove dirt under
fingernails
Grow nails only if you can keep them clean.
Clip nails short along their shapes.
Do not keep your nails painted continuously.
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Wash and scrub your feet regularly.

Dry your feet every after bath.
Wear a clean cotton socks everyday. Powder your feet
before wearing socks.
Use shoes alternatively.
When buying shoes, always pay attention to fit and
comfort not the fashionable appearance.
Choose shoes to match the activities you participate.