Ensuring personal and public hygiene is crucial to protect against infectious diseases. Personal hygiene measures encompass various practices:
1. Ensure personal hygiene by maintaining cleanliness in the body.
2. Consume clean drinking water and wholesome foods, including vegetables and fruits.
3. Practice proper waste disposal and manage excreta appropriately.
4. Regularly clean and disinfect water reservoirs, pools, cesspools, and tanks.
5. Adhere to hygiene standards in public catering to prevent contamination.
6. Avoid close contact with individuals or belongings when dealing with air-borne diseases like pneumonia and the common cold.
7. Control or eliminate vectors and their breeding places to prevent diseases transmitted through insects.
8. Foster the habit of periodic cleaning and disinfection for communal water sources.
9. Prioritize public health by following established hygiene practices in various settings.