Hair can become greasy, skin can become dry and the body can start to smell. The skin can become dry and cracked or moist and sweaty which can lead to an increase in bacteria and risk of infection. Not maintaining own personal hygiene can have an impact on physical wellbeing as it can cause the skin to crack and break down causing sores that can lead to infection and strong odour, which can then also affect a persons mental health as it can lead to loss of personal interaction which in turn can lead to a loss of confidence. 1.2 cont Emotional well-being is then affected the person will start to feel isolated and not feel good about themselves maybe causing them to become depressed. Clean hands are also important, as this ensures that any contact with bacteria that your hands have come into contact with does not have the chance to spread.
Drastic changes in sleep patterns and dilated pupils are also signs that a person is abusing bath salts. Bath salts affect everyone differently so these symptoms may occur after one use or 30 uses. At this time there aren’t any effects upon the physical health of others who are around people using bath salts, however as mentioned previously users can become
We vaccinate against measles, mumps and rubella because they are very unpleasant illnesses and either one of them could cause a death. Measles an cause ear infections, pneumonia, eye infections, fits and encephalitis (inflammation of your brain). Sometimes it can be fatal. Mumps can cause meningitis and result in deafness. It may also cause inflammation of the pancreas.
All forms of botulism can be fatal and are considered medical emergencies. Food borne botulism is a public health emergency because eating a contaminated food can poison many people. The classic symptoms of botulism include double vision, blurred vision, drooping eyelids, slurred speech, difficulty swallowing, dry mouth, and muscle weakness. Infants with botulism appear lethargic, feed poorly, are constipated, and have a weak cry and poor muscle tone. These are all symptoms of the muscle paralysis caused by the bacterial toxin.
Hot Water from Tap: If water is too hot it may result in children burning themselves. “Burns and scalds are a major cause of serious injury in children from newborn to 14 years old”. (Better Health Channel, 2014) 7. Water close to socket: This can result in sockets sparking and causing fires or may result in children with wet hands being electrocuted 8. High toilets/sinks: As the children are small, they will have to climb to reach the toilets and sinks which will result in injuring a child if they fall off.
The main cause of body odor is interaction of sweat and bacteria created by the apocrine glands. Additionally body odor may result of improper bathroom habits which also cause urine or feces odor. Bad breath is another noticeable result of improper hygiene. Regular hand washing are the best ways to avoid diseases of different diseases. Hands are in continuous contact with the face as well as the environment this providing for easy transportation of germs.
Absorbency of different brands of paper towels Problem Every now and again a mess or a spill happens that needs to be cleaned up. Poor cleanup can turn into a harmful bacteria collection, therefore it is important to clean it up right. Most people in the case of a spill turn to paper towels. Paper towels come in many different shapes, sizes, prices and brands. So which brand are people going to get the best quality of absorption out of?
Finally, avoid contact with people who show signs of sore throat. There are a couple of treatments, also; they are surgery that removes infected tissues, antibiotics and intravenous immunoglobulin, treat complications, and hyperbaric oxygen therapy. This “flesh-eating bacteria” is something that will ruin patients’ lives if they catch
Routes of infection- • Breaks in the skin • respiratory route • Up the urinary and reproductive systems • Down the digestive tract Our own personal health and hygiene may place others at risk in the workplace as poor health may spread infection to other clients/staff. Poor hygiene can also spread infections in the workplace it is vital everyone’s hygiene is excellent to prevent the spread of infection. The most effective wash to wash your hands Personal protective equipment All care workers should use PPE whenever they are dealing with substances which are hazardous to health. Examples of these substances are cleaning products, bodily fluids and medication. PPE includes disposable gloves, face masks, aprons etc.
These slimy mats of algae foul beaches and the taste of drinking water and produce toxins that are dangerous to humans (Magnien, n.d.). People who regularly consume a lot of fish will have larger levels of toxic chemicals in their bodies than those who only eat fish occasionally. While scientists are still studying the effects of high chemical levels in humans, studies have suggested that toxic chemicals can lead to reproductive problems, cancer and neurological disorders. People who are most at risk of health problems due to contaminated fish consumption are those with weakened immune systems, including children, pregnant women and the