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Revision as of 21:03, 9 May 2025
Hygiene refers to all practices and conditions designed to preserve health and prevent disease, mainly by eliminating or reducing pathogenic agents (bacteria, viruses, etc.). This includes :
- Personal hygiene: hand washing, tooth brushing, body care.
- Food hygiene: food preservation, cooking, cleaning utensils.
- Environmental hygiene: Water sanitation, waste management, cleaning of public spaces.
- Medical hygiene: instrument disinfection, sterilization, wearing gloves/masks.