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HISTORYOF HYGIENE

Hygiene refers to the set of pract i ces and habi t s we

follow to help preserve our health and healthy living. In the medical world and in everyday life, hygiene practices are used to limit the impact of diseases as well as to keep bacteria and viruses at bay. Besides enhancing personal health, good hygiene uplifts your mental health by making you feel positive about yourself.

WORDS TO UNDERSTAND

ENHANCING: improving PRACTITIONERS: people involved in a profession; used especially in health care PRESERVE: maintain or protect

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