Question

What are the underlying principles of personal hygiene? List 5-10 principles.

Answer 1

Personal hygiene refers to the hygiene of own body and surrounding that cause better health and wellbeing and prevent any disease and infections.

The principles of personal hygiene includes-

1. Washing the body on regular basis helps keeps infection causing germs away

2. Brushing the teeht is an integral part of oral care

3. Washing hands after voiding helps reduce spread of infection

4. Washing hands before preparing food

5. Washing hands before consuming food

6. Washing clothes using appropriate water and soap

7. Drying the clothes in sun helps kill germs

8. Covering the nose and mouth suring cough

9. Cleaning the goin and armpits routinely

10. Keep the hiuse clean and safe

11. Avoid accumulation of water in open containers

12. Prevent accumulation of rotten food and garbage at home

13. Keep the surroundings clean and healthy