Some Common Examples of Maintaining Proper Hygiene are
- The practice of washing hands with soap after using the toilets is very important.
- Hair should be kept clean by frequent combing and washing. This keeps it free from head lice.
- One must breathe by the nose and not by mouth. While sneezing or coughing one should use a handkerchief in front of the mouth.
- Handkerchiefs and Undergarments should be washed on daily basis.
- A daily bath regularly keeps the skin clean and free of germs and opens the sweat pores which are given out by perspiration.
Health and Hygiene
“According to the World Health Organization (WHO), ‘Health is a state of complete mental, physical and social well being and not merely an absence of a disease or infirmity’. Being healthy means having a body that is fit and a mind that is active, whereas hygiene refers to the science and practice of maintaining good health. It requires caring for one’s own body and taking proper care of surroundings in order to prevent the spread of harmful diseases. Personal hygiene is the practice of keeping yourself clean and social hygiene refers to the cleanliness of our surroundings as well as public places such as malls, public toilets, garbage bins, and so on. Besides eating a balanced diet, it is important to protect yourself by maintaining proper personal and social cleanliness within and around yourself.”