A science dealing with the establishment and maintenance of health.
The science of preserving one’s health and that of the community.
The procedures and principles designed to keep things clean and to keep conditions healthy.
The science and practice of promoting and preserving health. The term “hygiene” is often used synonymously with “cleanliness.”
The science of health and the study of ways of its preservation, particularly by widespread education and promotion of cleanliness. It plays a vital role in helping to limit the spread of infectious diseases, particularly in developing countries.
Hygiene refers to the science and application of maintaining health. While often associated with personal cleanliness, the term can also pertain to public health – the scientific examination of how various environmental factors, like proper sanitation and quality housing, impact health. “Industrial hygiene” and “occupational hygiene” denote the scientific field dedicated to evaluating and managing work environments to prevent work-related diseases and injuries.
The study of well-being and good health. This term originates from “Hygieia,” the ancient Greek goddess of health, who was the offspring of Aesculapius, the god of medicine.