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BY ---- HEALTHY NUTRITION ---- HEALTHY HABITS (PERSONAL HYGIENE) -- & PROPER IMMUNIZATION
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PERSONAL HYGIENE
(What is it?)
It is a science which deals with promotion & preservation of health . It is preventing infection through cleanliness. It is maintenance of health and healthy living.
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HYGIENIC PRACTICES
(What are the components?) Daily thorough bath & hair wash shd be taken Frequent washing of hands ,face and feet shd be done Teeth shd be cleaned daily and oral hygiene shd be maintained Clothes shd be cleaned and living area shd be tidy
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GROOMING PRACTICES
This is done for healthy as well as good looking body parts such as
Hair rich quality and neat hairstyle Skin glowing and clean Teeth and tongue avoid bad breath so that friends do not avoid you Eyes sparkling with good vision Hands , feet and nails extra attention is needed in Indian scenario
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HAIR
Hair are your crowning glory. Hair should be dried properly before tying them as wet hair can become smelly.
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Massaging the scalp with warm oil increases blood circulation. Always brush and comb hair neatly .
Losing hair is normal : it can be as much as 50-60 hairs per day.
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SKIN
Bath/shower everyday Scrubbing improves blood circulation. Clean your face of all make up and cosmetics before sleeping. Soap & water are essential for keeping the skin clean. The private parts need to be cleaned and dried well with a clean towel. Always wear clean cotton undergarments. If possible change twice a day.
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FEET
Keeping feet clean daily is very important to avoid body odor and skin diseases. Give your feet a good scrub with sponge, pumice stone or foot scrubber at least once a week . After daily bath dry the area in between toes. Keep toenails clipped. Cotton socks should be preferred .
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EYES
Good nutrition is important for healthy eyes. Hence have plenty of fruits and vegetables. To prevent eye strain Do not read in strong or dim dazzling or flickering light . Do not read small or bad print. Do not read in stooping posture or while lying down. Do not read in moving vehicle. Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight.
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EYES contd
Wash eyes with clean water when traveling and before sleep.
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EARS
Daily washing with soap and water is enough to keep the outer ear clean.
Do not put anything inside your ear like hairpins, safety pins or blunt edged things in your ears for cleaning wax or because there is itching. If wax has accumulated and is plugging or itching your ears ,consult your doctor.
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MENSTRUAL HYGIENE
Menstrual hygiene is very important to prevent infection, local itching & bad odor. Take bath daily, Wear cotton under garments. Wash with soap & water after toilet. good personal hygiene will keep you confident during these days .
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Under the foreskin of uncircumcised boys, secretions can collect called smegma.
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If you are uncircumcised, gently pull back the foreskin when you have a shower and clean with water.
Travelers Hygiene
Drink only bottled water. Use safe water to clean your mouth When you wash your hands, make sure they are totally dry with a clean towel before you touch any food. Dont wash fruit or vegetables in unsafe water. If water is not safe , then boil it before drinking.
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URINARY INFECTION
Girls are more prone to it due to various reasons. Do not wear tight fitting synthetic under garments which cause excessive sweating leading to itching scratching and infection . Drink plenty of water for good amount of urine. If you hold back when want to urinate, it causes stasis in the bladder and promotes infection .
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Fresh perspiration, usually when allowed to evaporate does not cause body odor. Hence it is important to have daily bath and change clothes.
HAZARDS OF SMOKING
Smoking cigarettes while cooking and serving food is unhygienic. People touch their lips while smoking and may contaminate food. Smoking encourages coughing and infection. Passive smoking is injurious to the health of all persons who are around a smoker.
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COMPUTER INJURIES
Typical injuries are: - Carpel tunnel syndrome - Posterior cervical dorsal syndrome (Computer back) - Lumbar stress & strain
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OFFICE OF HORRORS
IDEAL OFFICE
KEY MESSEGE
Keeping your body clean is important for health & for your self esteem. Personal hygiene is very important because no one likes to be close to a person who stinks and is dirty. so whoever you are & wherever you go remember: Wash your hands before you eat & your feet before you sleep
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THANKS
REFERENCES
1] Adolescence & Family life education M.K.C. Nair pg 11,29-36 2] Adolescent care 2000 &Beyond M.K.C. Nair & Ranjan Kumar Pejaver Adolescent girl &gynecological problems Pg 56 61 3] Adolescent Pediatrics PGD-AP Part I university of keralapg140 4] hygiene : http://healthhappiness.com.au/bodyworks/personalcare/ bodyworksprsonalcare
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5]Kids health http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/your_body/take_care/ hygiene_basics.html 6] Personal hygiene http:// en.wikipedia.org/wiki.hygiene#personal_hygiene 7] Personal hygiene http://www.webhealthcentre.com/general/phindex.asp 8] Personal hygiene www.cyh.com/healthtopics/healthtopicsdetails
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9] Personal hygiene http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/BHCV2/bhcar ticles.nsf/pages/Personal_hygiene?OpenDocum ent 10] Personal Hygiene http://www.ccc.govt.nz/Health/foods1.asp 11] Personal Hygiene http://www.crazycolour.com/os/coworker_01.sht ml
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