Health Matters (11); HYGIENE

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Why do you think personal hygiene is important for our health?

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I think personal hygiene is important for our health because it prevents us from falling sick by contaminated surfaces. Personal help us to maintain healthy living and relationships with ourselves which without personal hygiene the rate at which people do fall sick would have been high.

Personal hygiene is important as it protects us from contaminated surfaces, helps us to preserve our foods, and takes good proper care of ourselves meaning personal hygiene is important as it helps us to value our health. It helps us to properly prepare foods and store them very well. Also, it is important as it helps stop the spread of germs.

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What are the most important hygiene habits you think everyone should practice daily?

The most important hygiene habits that I think everyone should practice daily are:

• Washing hands with soap and water
• Bathing at least two times daily
• Brushing of teeth daily
• Covering our mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing.

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How does hygiene affect our relationships with others?

Poor hygiene affects our relationships with others because no one including me will love associating his or herself with someone dirty hard bathed, and whose body is smelling because associating with such a kind of person can easily influence you to start behaving like him or her.

People prefer to be around others who practice good hygiene. This means poor hygiene can lead to social rejection, self-esteem, and bullying. Also, poor hygiene can make it difficult for people to form deep connections with a romantic partner. It can also affect physical intimacy, communication, and attraction.

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How do cultural differences influence hygiene practices around the world?

Personal hygiene influences cultural differences in practice around the world in the following ways.

• Hand hygiene: Some cultures have religious rules for hand washing, which can be practiced for ritualistic, symbolic reasons, or hygiene. For example, in Islam, the Qur'an only permits the use of alcohol-based hand rubs to minimize illness.

• Oral hygiene: This means cultural norms can shape oral hygiene habits, such as teeth staining. Some cultures have traditional remedies for oral health, such as mouthwatering or homemade toothpaste.

• Daily Interaction: Some cultures have traditions around daily Interaction that impact hygiene. For example, Japan likes wearing masks in public when experiencing cold.

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What role do you think hygiene plays in preventing the spread of illnesses?

Hygiene plays an important role in preventing the spread of illnesses by reducing the risk of transmission of viruses and harmful bacteria.

Washing of hands with soap and water helps to remove germs from our hands, making them less likely to infect our respiratory system. Covering our nose when coughing or sneezing helps to limit the spread of germs to protect others. Also, keeping our nails short may harbor dirt and germs, contributing to the spread of bacteria.

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