1.0Glossaryhttps://www.healthbenefitstimes.com/glossaryGlossaryhttps://www.healthbenefitstimes.com/glossary/author/adminglossary/rich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="xuZh7GqQVQ"><a href="https://www.healthbenefitstimes.com/glossary/sanitation/">Sanitation</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://www.healthbenefitstimes.com/glossary/sanitation/embed/#?secret=xuZh7GqQVQ" width="600" height="338" title="“Sanitation” — Glossary" data-secret="xuZh7GqQVQ" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script> /*! This file is auto-generated */ !function(d,l){"use strict";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&"undefined"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!/[^a-zA-Z0-9]/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),c=new RegExp("^https?:$","i"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display="none";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute("style"),"height"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):"link"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute("src")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener("message",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll("iframe.wp-embedded-content"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute("data-secret"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+="#?secret="+t,e.setAttribute("data-secret",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:"ready",secret:t},"*")},!1)))}(window,document); //# sourceURL=https://www.healthbenefitstimes.com/glossary/wp-includes/js/wp-embed.min.js </script> Practice of protective measures for cleanliness and health.Practices assuring freedom from agents or substances capable of causing damage to health.The practice of being hygienic, especially referring to public hygiene.The formulation and application of measures to promote and establish conditions favorable to health, especially public health.The practice of providing sewage disposal and treatment, solid waste disposal, clean drinking water, and clean living and working conditions.A chemical process of reducing the number of disease-causing germs on cleaned surfaces to a safe level.The process of ensuring that drinking water, food, and any other substances that come into contact with individuals remain devoid of microorganisms, including viruses, is known as disinfection. This crucial process involves the elimination or inactivation of harmful microbes to maintain a safe and hygienic environment. Disinfection methods may vary depending on the specific context and the nature of the substances being treated. Common approaches include the use of chemical agents, such as chlorine or ozone, heat treatment, ultraviolet (UV) radiation, or filtration techniques. By effectively targeting and neutralizing microorganisms, disinfection safeguards public health by reducing the risk of waterborne or foodborne diseases and preventing the transmission of harmful pathogens to individuals.