Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

General Hygiene

General hygiene refers to the practice of maintaining cleanliness and healthful living habits in order to reduce the risk of illness and the spread of disease. This includes regular handwashing, bathing, brushing teeth, wearing clean clothes, and staying away from contaminated items. Performing general hygiene pract…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 2 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 30× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2835-2165 🗓 Reviewed July 2026

Overview

General hygiene refers to the practice of maintaining cleanliness and healthful living habits in order to reduce the risk of illness and the spread of disease. This includes regular handwashing, bathing, brushing teeth, wearing clean clothes, and staying away from contaminated items. Performing general hygiene practices can help to significantly reduce the risk of developing harmful illnesses, as well as the spread of infectious diseases. Furthermore, it can also improve self-esteem, as a neat and tidy appearance can be beneficial for one’s social life. Overall, it is important to practice general hygiene on a regular basis in order to maintain a healthy lifestyle and prevent the spread of disease.

Research published in this journal

2 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 2 articles above have been cited 30 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on General Hygiene, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Food Science and Hygiene (ISSN 2835-2165).

Journal editorial board
Maria Manuela Estevez Pintado · Portugal Bondoc Ionel · Romania Mohamed Fawzy Ramadan Hassanien · Saudi Arabia

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