Citizens’ Health Literacy 66 (II)

Healthy lifestyle and behavior 26. Wash your hands regularly, bathe often, and do not share towels and toiletries. 27. Brush your teeth every day and rinse your mouth after meals. 28. Cover your mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing, and do not spit. 29. Do not smoke in public places and respect the right of non-smokers to be free from passive smoking. 30. Drink less alcohol and do not abuse alcohol. 31. Do not abuse addictive drugs such as sedative-hypnotics and analgesics. 32. Refuse drugs. 33. Use sanitary toilets and manage animal waste. 34. Pay attention to drinking water hygiene and water safety. 35. Open windows and ventilate frequently. 36. Eat mainly cereals, more vegetables, fruits and potatoes, and pay attention to the meat and vegetables. 37. Consume milk, beans and their products regularly. 38. Meals should be light and less salt. 39. Maintain a normal weight and avoid overweight and obesity. 40. Seek medical treatment promptly after illness, cooperate with the doctor and use medication according to medical advice. 41. Do not abuse antibiotics. 42. Cook your meals; wash raw vegetables and fruits. 43. Store and process raw and cooked foods separately. 44. Do not eat food that has deteriorated or exceeded its shelf life. 45. Women should go to the hospital for physical examination in time after pregnancy, at least five times during pregnancy and hospital delivery. 46. Breastfeeding should be started as early as possible after the birth of a child, and supplementary foods should be added reasonably after 6 months. 47. Children and adolescents should develop good eye habits to prevent the occurrence and development of myopia. 48. Workers should understand the hazards present in their workplace, follow the operating procedures, pay attention to personal protection and develop good habits. 49. Children should be vaccinated according to the planned immunization program after birth. 50. The correct use of condoms can reduce the risk of contracting AIDS and STDs. 51. Report the discovery of sick or dead livestock, and do not process or eat sick or dead livestock. 52. Domestic dogs should be vaccinated against rabies; after a person is scratched or bitten by a dog or cat, the wound should be rinsed immediately and the antiserum and rabies vaccine should be injected as soon as possible. 53. In schistosomiasis infected areas, contact with infected water should be avoided as far as possible; after contact with infected water, preventive medication should be administered promptly. 54. Consume qualified iodized salt to prevent iodine deficiency disease. 55. Have an annual health check-up. 56. Wear seat belts (or helmets), do not exceed the speed limit, and do not drink and drive can effectively reduce road traffic injuries. 57. Avoid children near dangerous waters and prevent drowning. 58. Safe storage of pesticides, use pesticides in accordance with the instructions. 59. Pay attention to ventilation for winter heating and prevent gas poisoning.