JSS1: BASIC SCIENCE - 1ST TERM
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Introduction to Science | Week 14 Topics|2 Quizzes
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Family Health | Week 28 Topics|1 Quiz
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Family Health (Sanitation) | Week 34 Topics|1 Quiz
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Family Health (Nutrition) | Week 48 Topics|3 Quizzes
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Drug and Substance Abuse | Week 53 Topics|1 Quiz
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Environmental Pollution: Air Pollution | Week 63 Topics
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Soil pollution | Week 72 Topics
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Water Pollution | Week 84 Topics|1 Quiz
Quizzes
Factors That Lead to Low Levels of Personal Hygiene
Topic Content:
- Factors That Lead to Low Levels of Personal Hygiene
- Poverty, Ignorance, Nonchalant attitude, Bad habits, Lack of time, etc.
Below are some factors that lead to a low level of personal hygiene;
Poverty: Poverty and low income make a lot of people not be able to afford hygiene and grooming products.
Lack of Access to Clean Water: This is the reality for many people, especially those living in rural areas. It affects an individual’s ability to bathe and do laundry.
Ignorance: Lack of awareness of the health benefits of personal hygiene can result in poor health outcomes.
Lack of Time: Intentional neglect of your body’s cleanliness, because you are too busy, can lead to poor hygiene.
Nonchalant Attitude: Laziness and self-neglect are also common factors for poor hygiene. This is usually associated with depression and mental illness.
Bad Habits: This includes bad habits like not washing your hands properly, not showering frequently, etc.