WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH

1.PRACTICE GOOD HYGIENE

There are certain times when hand washing is particularly important to protect  your own health and that of others. You should wash your hands:

* After using the toilet

*After changing diapers or helping a child to use the toilet.

* Before and after treating a wound or a cut.

* Before and after being with someone who is sick.

* Before preparing, serving, or eating food.

* After sneezing, coughing, or blowing your nose.

* After touching an animal or animal waste.

* After handling garbage. 

And do not take it for granted that you are cleaning your hands properly. Studies have shown that a large percentage of those who used public toilets do not wash their hands afterward or do not wash them correctly. How should you wash your hands?

* Wet your hands in clean running water and apply soap.

* Rub you hands together to make a lather, not forgetting to clean your nails, your thumbs, the backs of your hands, and between your fingers.

* Keep rubbing for at least 20 seconds.

* Rinse in clean running water.

* Dry with a clean cloth or a paper towel.

Such measures are simple but can avert illness and save lives.  

Next time: WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH - 2 USE A SAFE WATER SUPPLY

From the AWAKE!  magazine, 2015