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hygiene, science of preserving and promoting the health of both the individual and the community. It has many aspects: personal hygiene (proper living habits, cleanliness of body and clothing, healthful diet, a balanced regimen of rest and exercise); domestic hygiene (sanitary preparation of food, cleanliness, and ventilation of the home); public hygiene (supervision of water and food supply, containment of communicable disease, disposal of garbage and sewage, control of air and water pollution); industrial hygiene (measures that minimize occupational disease and accident); and mental hygiene (recognition of mental and emotional factors in healthful living). The World Health Organization promotes hygienic practices on an international level. hygiene 1. the science concerned with the maintenance of health 2. clean or healthy practices or thinking |
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One of the consequences of poor oral hygiene is gum disease that can lead to tooth loss. Tarodent Mouthwash is used for the treatment and prevention of gingivitis, maintenance of oral hygiene and treatment of oral thrush and mouth ulcers. Tokyo, Japan, July 6, 2006 - (JCN) - Japanese market researcher MyVoice Communications has announced the results of its recent survey on oral hygiene. |
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