Importance Of Health And Hygiene

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Importance Of Health And Hygiene
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Health Definition

• As defined by World Health Organization (WHO), it
  is a "State of complete physical, mental, and
  social well being, and not merely the absence of
  disease or infirmity."
• Health is a dynamic condition resulting from a
  body's constant adjustment and adaptation in
  response to stresses and changes in the
  environment for maintaining an inner equilibrium
  called homeostasis.

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Why is Health Important?

• When we are talking of health, it is not just
  about a healthy body but also about sound mental
  health.
• Good health can be described as the condition
  where both our body as well as our mind are
  functioning properly.
• The main causes behind poor health conditions are
  diseases, improper diet, injury, mental stress,
  lack of hygiene, unhealthy lifestyle, etc.

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• Over the past few years, our lifestyle has
  changed and we often tend to ignore the
  importance of healthy living in one way or the
  other.

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Why is Health Important to Us?

• There are several benefits of a healthy life.
• Your body becomes free from various forms of
  disorders and thus, you get a longer life.
• You can live a life without suffering from any
  aches, pain, or discomfort. In every sphere of
  your life, you will be able to perform to the
  best of your ability.
• Doing excellent work helps you to be a valuable
  member of a healthy society. Besides, when you
  are physically fit, it gets reflected on your
  face.

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• So, you look attractive and start feeling good
  about yourself!
• If you have a fit body, then you can lead a
  physically active life even after growing old.
• This is because, the body can heal the regular
  wear and tear associated with aging faster.
• In short, health and wellness brings about a
  drastic improvement in the overall quality of
  your life.

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Why is Health Important in the Workplace?

• As an employee, you should take good care of your
  health, both in the workplace as well as at
  home.
• This will make you feel more energetic and you
  will be able to carry out both simple as well as
  strenuous tasks without pushing yourself too
  hard.
• As your mind and body is free from work pressure
  and mental stress, you can handle the daily
  chores at workplace with a positive attitude.

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• You feel motivated to finish off the task at hand
  and will be interested to work on more number of
  things.
• Your mind develops a natural tendency to focus
  upon the positives and is not bothered much about
  the negatives.
• Most importantly, at the end of the day, you can
  sleep well and you do not have to start the next
  day with a body ache or joint pain or stomach
  upset.
• As a result, you do not need a medical leave too
  often and you will get your salary at the end of
  the month without any deductions!

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Why is Health Important for Children?

• Staying healthy is vital for proper growth and
  development of their mind and body.
• They require enough energy to spend the entire
  day in school. They should be able to focus in
  the classroom and fully participate in the
  activities on the field.
• For this, they need proper nutrition which
  includes carbohydrates, proteins, calcium,
  minerals, etc.
• Today, most parents have a basic knowledge of
  food and health related issues.

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• However, they often fail to understand that
  regular medical check-up is a must for every
  child.
• This helps them to learn from the experts whether
  the child's development in terms of height and
  weight is proper.
• They should also take the child for dental
  check-up and eye check-up on a regular basis.
• Even child behavior has to be monitored closely.
  This way any major health problem can be
  prevented in future.

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You have a better control over your life. For
healthy living, a disciplined life is a must. You
have to eat nutritious food and exercise
regularly. Stay away from unhealthy habits like
smoking and heavy drinking. It is also essential
to keep the mind healthy by nurturing the right
kind of thoughts and proper stress management.
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Hygiene Definition

• Hygiene refers to conditions and practices that
  help to maintain health and prevent the spread of
  diseases.

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The Importance of Hygiene

• With the kind of health risks that are posed to
  the human race today, it has become vital to stay
  as hygienic as possible.
• In fact, most of the new-world diseases like bird
  flu and swine flu have been attributed to lack of
  hygiene.
• And if we fight lack of hygiene today, it will
  have good effects on the generation after us too.

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• Hygiene is a habit that needs to be focused on
  and inculcated in children at an early age.
• And it need not be restricted to our bodies
  alone it needs to be maintained in our
  surroundings as well.
• Let's see how we can go about this.

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Practicing Self Hygiene

• Considering the kind of weather conditions and
  harsh climate that India faces, it is all the
  more important that we stay as hygienic as
  possible and teach our children these good
  habits.
• In fact, we Indians have a reputation for our
  lack of hygiene and it is time we did something
  about it!
• Being unhygienic could not only repel your
  friends and colleagues but also your partner!

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• Here are some tips on situations where you can
  practice HygieneAlways brush your teeth twice
  a day. Dental hygiene is very important and teeth
  can easily get damaged if not properly
  maintained.
• Always bathe once or more every day. Bathing
  regularly is very important, especially in the
  city, where humidity and pollution can make your
  body a bacteria-magnet!
• Wear a if you travel through extremely
  polluted areas. Constant exposure to pollutants
  can raise toxin levels in the body and cause
  respiratory issues.

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• Wear a fresh set of clothes as often as
  possible. Wearing clothes over and over without
  washing them can cause very serious skin
  disorders.
• Always keep your genital areas extremely
  clean. These areas are the most prone to
  infections and bacterial attacks.
• Wash your hands as often as possible. A lot
  of the places we touch may be very unclean.

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Hygiene in Our Surroundings

• Maintaining hygiene around us ensures that they
  do not turn into breeding grounds for bacteria
  and viruses.
• Make sure you follow these simple rules to keep
  your surroundings hygienic

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• Dispose of properly. Waste material if
  inappropriately disposed of can cause an outbreak
  of a deadly disease. Most epidemics in history
  have been caused due to improper waste disposal.
• Keep your home clean.
• Do not throw garbage around residential
  areas.

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• Use garbage cans. They are there for a
  reason.
• Do not spit or urinate in public places. It
  not only looks bad but also causes the entire
  surrounding area to stink.
• Make sure you stay in constant touch with
  the local administration to ensure that your
  office and residential areas are always clean.

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Hygiene Improving Personal Care to ensure Better
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