Hygiene

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-013164",
  "term": "Hygiene",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "Practices and conditions that promote health and prevent the spread of disease, particularly through cleanliness. This encompasses personal habits, such as handwashing, and public health measures, like sanitation and waste management. Proper hygiene is a cornerstone of public health, reducing the incidence of infectious diseases.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "health"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2007, 79, 1153. 'Glossary of terms used in toxicology, 2nd edition (IUPAC Recommendations 2007)' on page 1238 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779071153)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/hygiene/"
}