Can we make our home environment healthy?

Abstract

Improving the health in our home environment takes a multifaceted approach. Correct hand washing techniques with soap and water have been shown to decrease diarrhoeal and respiratory diseases. Ensuring clean and germ-free surfaces can reduce crosscontamination, while safe and hygienic food preparation can decrease our risk of food-borne illnesses. In this article, we focus on prevention of infectious diseases by improving our hygiene practices.