Personal Hygiene

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What is Personal Hygiene?

Personal hygiene, also known as personal cleaning is very important as we carry over 600 000 bacteria on our skin at all times. If personal hygiene is neglected, this could result in falling ill more often, as your immune system is struggling to keep all the harmful bacteria (pathogens) out of your body.

Types of Personal Hygiene:

Dental - Dental hygiene involves more than just having white teeth. A good dental hygiene routine can help prevent issues such as gum disease and cavities. It can also prevent bad breath.

Body - Several million sweat glands cover the human body. When bacteria break down sweat, the process creates a smell or body odour. Washing the body will help prevent skin irritation, as well as removing the bacteria that cause body odour. Washing the hair removes oil and keeps a person looking clean and fresh.

Hands - Regular hand washing is one of the best ways to avoid spreading communicable diseases.

When to wash your hands:

Before, during, and after preparing food
Before eating food
Before and after looking after anyone who is sick
Before and after treating a cut or wound
After going to the bathroom
After changing diapers or cleaning up a child who has used the toilet
After blowing the nose, coughing, or sneezing
After touching garbage or dirty surfaces or objects
After handling pets or pet-related items, such as food

What are the negative effects of poor personal cleaning practices?

Poor hygiene is a sensitive topic, and talking to a person about it can be difficult. As a result, a person with poor personal hygiene could become isolated from other people.

Poor personal hygiene may also have an effect on the workplace. Companies may be more likely to offer jobs and promotions to individuals who appear to take care of their health and presentation. Poor personal hygiene can be particularly problematic in the food industry.