Special: Hygiene

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A Chinese city of late sees hygiene as a top priority – it buys dead flies from its inhabitants for seven US cents per piece. If this really promotes public hygiene remains questionable.

More common ideas concerning hygiene can be read in the Special on COMPAMED.de.

In a study a simple video-based awareness programme significantly improved hand washing among family members visiting sick children in a paediatric intensive care unit.

- Hospitals: Hand-Washing Video Improves Hygiene

Researchers have developed an inexpensive, nonchlorine-based technology that can remove harmful microorganisms, including viruses, from drinking water.

- Technology: Removing Viruses From Drinking Water

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