State three effects of poor personal hygiene on the individual.
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(i)
Personal hygiene is the behaviour/activities that must be undertaken/practised in daily life to
protect one's health/to keep the body clean/prevent germs from entering the body
(ii)
Effects of poor personal hygiene on the individual
1. Isolation/loneliness
2. Poor physical appearance
3. Depression/anxiety/mental health
4. Bad breath
5. Low self-esteem
6.Greasy skin/scabies/athlete's foot/ringworm/skin problem
7. Bad body odour
8. Headlice/public lice/body lice
9. Diarrhoea
10. Illness/easily affected by diseases
2.
(i)
What is meant by insanitary condition?
(ii)
State three ways by which fire from electrical causes could be prevented.
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(i)
Insanitary condition refer to the situation/circumstances that might contaminate with
dirt/filth/unclean/unhealthy environment that can lead to injury/health problems/spread diseases.
OR
Insanitary condition refer to a condition which is dirty/dangerous for one's health due to lack of
toilet facilities/drains/water making it difficult to keep things clean.
(ii)
Ways of preventing fire from electrical sources
1. Use only licensed electricians for installation/repair
2. Do a thorough check on electrical wiring before cutting through the wall/floor/ceiling
3. Inspect power tools regularly
4. Check insulated tools for damage before using them
5. Never modify electrical plugs
6. Keep extension cords in a safe place/in where they would not be stepped on/driven over
7. Ensure that all electrical components are kept dry
8. Avoid overloading sockets
9. Keep flammable materials away