Question 1

what makes poor hygiene cause diseases?

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Hygiene: It can create an environment for bacterial or yeast overgrowth.

Question 2

can poor hygiene cause bv?

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Good question: because no one is 100% certain. Common sense would suggest "yes", but I am unaware of any study that has proven this. Since BV/VB is not an "outside" infection, but an overgrowth or imbalance of "normal" vaginal flora, it is still mysterious what brings it on. Poor hygiene seems logical, but "excessive" hygiene - douching, for example may cause it too. Hope this helps you.

Question 3

i am wondering why poor hygiene causes diseases?

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Common sense: Would tell you that poor hygiene can cause bacteria and viruses to grow where they should not good hygiene involves keeping your self clean , and brushing your teeth, etc. Who would not want to do that !

Question 4

what types of mental illnesses cause poor hygiene?

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Hygiene: Chronic illnesses with poor insight or poor cognition, such as schizophrenia or mood disorders or dementias.

Question 5

what illness does poor hygiene cause in modern cities?

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Dental Decay: Poor dental hygiene relates to  higher rates of cardiovascular desease and stroke. The simmering, low grade gum infection or gingivitis activates a body wide inflammatory reaction. The inflammatory cells and its immune chemicals will target tissue away from the teeth too. The small vessels of the heart and brain are affected long term causing heart disease and stroke.

Question 6

are utis' caused only by poor hygiene?

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No: UTI"S are caused by a number of problems.  They can be caused by vaginal atrophy(dryness) Trauma ; Vaginal irritation or infection of the vaginal canal; sex with a partner that is carrying an infection; Long standing foley; Prolapse uterus. These are just a few ways to get a UTI

Question 7

what infections are caused by poor hygiene?

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Nonspecific : That is a very vague question and a very difficult one to answer. In general having poor hygiene exposes all of your body to more bacteria which could lead to more frequent infections.

Question 8

what causes poor hygiene? is it depression or something else?

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Poor hygiene: People who are depressed may stop caring about themselves and motivation levels may drop so low that they stop taking care of basics like hygiene. When this occurs, it is usually a red flag that medical intervention really is needed.

Question 9

can poor hygiene cause acne?

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Yes: Acne is caused by many things (multifactorial) but one factor which can exacerbate acne is hygiene.  Excess oiliness especially around the hairline (ie: sweating, long hair, using lots of hair products, etc.) can cause acne on the face, neck, shoulders, and back.  Pulling the hair back, washing hair of oil and hair products before going to bed, washing immediately after working out can all help.

Question 10

does poor hygiene cause acne in teen boys?

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Probably: Poor hygiene contributes to clogged pores and high bacteria loads both of which are major contributors to development of acne.

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