Public Toilet Common Diseases; Health Risks, Safety And Precautions | Necessary news- Using public toilet is dangerous: 5 lakh people die every year due to dirt, know the ways of prevention from the doctor.

What Have you ever used a public toilet? If yes, then who knows the situation there better than you. Dirt and dirt everywhere. Don’t even ask about the condition of the toilet seat. As if the bacteria have considered it their home. This is the condition of most of the public toilets in the country. No one likes to go there unless there is an emergency.

Here bacteria are present in every corner and as soon as we touch the toilet door, we immediately come in contact with it. These bacteria can put us at risk of many types of infections and diseases.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 14 lakh people die every year in the world due to dirt. Of these, 5,64,000 deaths occur due to unsafe hygiene.

so today ‘News of need’ In this we will talk about the harm caused by using dirty public toilet. You will also learn that-

Expert- Dr. Ajay Singh, Executive Director, AIIMS, Bhopal

Question- What are the disadvantages of using a dirty public toilet?

answer- Most public toilets are full of bacteria and dangerous viruses, increasing the risk of infection for users. Hepatitis A virus and bacteria like Streptococcus, Staphylococcus and E. Coli present here can cause many diseases. There are 20 more such names. But more than the names of those bacteria, it is important to keep in mind that using a dirty public toilet is like inviting diseases.

Know in detail about the diseases caused by it in the pointers below.

Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

Due to uncleanliness in public toilets, especially women can get urinary tract infection. Due to this, serious health conditions can occur like pain or burning sensation while defecating, frequent toilet visits, foam or blood appearing in the toilet, pain in the back or lower abdomen.

gastrointestinal infection

Gastrointestinal infections are caused by bacteria like E. coli and Salmonella, which are often found on public toilet seats, flush handles and door handles. When these bacteria enter the stomach through food or contaminated hands, they can cause symptoms such as diarrhea, stomach pain and nausea.

hepatitis A

Hepatitis A is a viral infection that can be caused by contact with contaminated surfaces or fecal matter present in public restrooms. Hepatitis A virus is commonly found in the stool of infected individuals and can survive on surfaces for a certain period of time. If special attention is not paid to cleanliness, there is a risk of infection. Hepatitis A can cause inflammation of the liver and lead to symptoms such as fatigue, jaundice, stomach pain and nausea.

viral infection

Norovirus and other viruses like influenza are present on taps, sinks, flushes etc. They can enter our body through any means. Due to this, we can become vulnerable to cold and other viral diseases. Learn about the diseases caused by using dirty toilets in the graphic below.

Question- What precautions should be taken while using public toilet?

answer- Using a public toilet is indeed a nightmare, but in an emergency we are left with no option but to use it. Don’t worry though, we have an action plan that will make your next public toilet visit a little less dangerous. To reduce the risk of diseases caused by dirt, you can try the suggestions given in the graphic.

Question- Women are at the highest risk of using public toilets. What should they do to avoid this?

answer- Women have to face a lot of challenges to use public toilets. Most of the women want to avoid using it due to insecurity and dirtiness. In the graphic below, some tips are given for women, which they can follow while using public toilet.

Now let us talk in some detail about using public toilets safely. For this follow the points given below.

Choose public toilet wisely

Do not use any public toilet. Go to a public toilet where the cleanliness system is good. Even if you have to pay a little more for it. Generally, the cleanliness of such toilets is better, for using which one has to pay money.

Touch only those things that need to be touched

While going to a public toilet, keep in mind that you should at least touch the surface with your hands. After leaving, do not do any work without washing hands. This reduces the possibility of cross contamination.

Close the lid and flush

Don’t forget to flush the toilet before leaving, but close the lid before doing so. This traps air inside the toilet and prevents bacteria from spreading in the room.

Do not leave your bags and coats etc. on the toilet floor

Try not to leave your belongings on the toilet floor. This increases the chances of more items coming in contact with the bacterial surface and spreading the infection. Keep the luggage at a high place, hang it on a hanger or let someone hold it outside.

be sure to wash your hands

This may not seem like a big deal, but you will be surprised to know that according to the World Health Organization, the risk of infection can be reduced to a great extent by simply washing hands thoroughly with soap. Therefore, after coming from the toilet, wash your hands for at least 20 seconds.

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