The concept of personal hygiene
Hygiene or hygiene is defined as a set of behaviors and practices that are consistent with human health and well-being, a concept related to medicine. Medical practices are used to reduce the incidence and spread of diseases, in addition to the personal and professional care that is associated with most aspects of life.
The importance of personal hygiene
• Personal hygiene protects the human body from many diseases, such as diarrhea, poisoning, scabies, pneumonia, eye and skin inflammation, lice, cholera and dysentery, and reduces the likelihood of flu spread. It also reduces the spread of germs, microbes, and diseases.
• Make the appearance of the individual fit and smell, which does not alienate people and does not harm them, as it is the first impression of the individual and personality and a key attribute to judge it through, which raises the value of respect for people and spread the love among them, and make others feel comfortable while being with him.
• Personal hygiene gives the individual a sense of comfort and relaxation, and he feels refreshed especially in the summer.
• The personal hygiene of the individual gives freedom of movement and movement and the approach of people around him in a manner that does not bother them, unlike the individual who does not keep his cleanliness.
• The effects of personal hygiene on the individual's mental health, which protect him from being depressed, tense, and self-confident.
• Increase the ability of the individual to concentrate in the implementation of the work entrusted to him, and end it quickly and efficiently, because it gives him activity and vitality
Personal hygiene reduces the possibility of odor, which may cause embarrassment to the individual in cases of mixing with people in his community.