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11 Cleanliness, Health and

Hygiene

Cleanliness is next to godliness. It is the state KEY CONCEPTS

of being neat, clean and free from dirt. All
• Cleanliness and personal hygiene
of us need to maintain cleanliness to lead • Looking after our body

a healthy life. For this, we should keep our • Cleanliness in the surroundings
body and surroundings clean. We should • Swachh Bharat Abhiyan

also follow good and hygienic habits to stay

fi t and healthy.

Let’s learn more about cleanliness and personal hygiene.

Cleanliness and Personal Hygiene

We know that cleanliness is important for our health and well-being. If we do
not keep ourselves clean, we may fall sick. Dirt and germs are the main causes

of several diseases. Therefore, it is important to maintain proper hygiene. The act
of taking good care of our health by keeping our body clean is called personal

hygiene. It is as important as food and water are for us.

We can maintain personal hygiene by adopting certain good habits. Some of the

healthy hygienic habits are mentioned below.

Hand hygiene

Hand washing is one of the most important parts of

good hygiene. Washing hands before and after having

meals, after playing with pets or in the dirt, and after
using the toilet are the best ways to prevent the spread

of germs and diseases. So, make a habit of washing your
hands properly and wiping them with clean cloth to be

healthy. Hand washing

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