Personal Hygiene

Its a decision you make!

Health Care in Your Community

Ch. 4 Lesson 4

Hospitals
GMH
Naval Hospital

Clinics
American Medical
Dr.s Clinic
Etc..

Public Health
North, Central, South

The Specialists

Urologist
Pediatrician

The Specialists

Dermatologist

Cardiologist

The Specialists

Otolaryngologist

Orthodontist

The Specialists
Allergist

Orthopedist
Ophthalmologist

Hygiene is
Maintenance of healthy behaviors

What are some healthful

behaviors/habits that you do
everyday?

Caring for Teeth

Visit the dentist every 6 months
2 times a year

Brush & Floss Daily

Preferably after every meal

Caring for Teeth cont

Eat & drink foods with Calcium

Bacteria + Sugar = Acid

Acid eats tooth enamel
Which leads to toothaches, cavities, & tooth loss

Caring for Teeth cont

Orthodontist is a specialized dentist

Caring for Ears

Use -

Dont listen to loud music -

Clean while taking a shower ---

Caring for Eyes

Be aware of lighting when reading, watching,
or using the computer

Protect against UV rays from the Sun

Ophthalmologist eye doctor

Caring for Eyes

Caring for Nails

Nail Clipper ---------

Nail Filer ---

Wash hands properly -------

What is B.O.?

Getting rid of B.O.

Shower!
Deodorant!
Lotion!
Laundry!

Getting rid of B.O. cont

Shower Daily:

Getting rid of B.O. cont

Deodorant:

Getting rid of B.O. cont

Lotion:
Moisturizes Skin and has a pleasant scent

Getting rid of B.O. cont

Do your Laundry on a regular basis

Caring for your Skin

Protection from the sun
Ultraviolet (UV) rays contribute to wrinkles
and skin cancer
UV rays are strongest between 10:00am and
4:00pm
A sunburn is a first degree burn

Caring for your Skin cont

Acne
Pimples!!!!!

Caring for your Skin cont

Cant do much; theyre a part of life
Wash your face daily
Skin Doctor
Dermatologist

Caring for your Hair

Shampoo and Condition your hair in the
shower

Be careful of bleaching and dyeing hair

Ask help of knowledgeable adult or trained
professional

Caring for your Hair cont

Getting rid of Dandruff:

Getting rid of head Lice:

Caring for your Hair cont

Hair grows EVERYWHERE!

Caring for your Hair cont

Shaving
Tools:

Caring for your Hair cont

When & Where to shave???

Caring for your Hair cont

When and where?
Its really up to you
Like your hairstyle; you choose what to do

Ask the advice of an adult of your gender

you trust