Hygiene

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Kids Health - Puberty and Growing Up

Handwashing is one of the most important factors in controlling the spread of germs and preventing infections. Teaching and role-modeling effective handwashing provides children with an important tool to help prevent the spread of infections and to promote healthy living.

Oral health is important for the overall health and well-being of school-aged children. Good oral health refers to the daily habits and practices involved in caring for the teeth and mouth as a whole.

Perspiration (the process of sweating) helps regulate body temperature. The two types of sweat glands in the body are the eccrine glands and apocrine glands. The eccrine glands are all over the body and release clear liquid directly through ducts onto the skin’s surface.

Daily facial care: It is important to wash and/or clean the face twice daily, once in the morning and once at night before bed. A common facial problem, especially during puberty, is acne.

Puberty is both a physical and emotional process caused by hormone changes of testosterone (in boys) and estrogen (in girls). Puberty generally occurs between the ages of 8-13 years for girls and 10-17 years for boys, and lasts for a few years.

“Personal hygiene” refers to someone’s habits of cleanliness in terms of their body and clothing, which contributes to their overall health and well-being. Good personal hygiene leads to improved self-esteem, body image, and confidence. 

Étapes du lavage des mains et étapes de la désinfection des mains