Significance of the Hygiene Charter towards different sectors in Hong Kong
Author(s)
Author(s)
Cheng, F. F. K.
Yuen, H. S. K.
Ho, M.
Ngan, W. P.
Suen, Y. P.
Au, S. M. Y.
Li, S. N.
Tso, C. Y.
Ng, P. P. Y.
Wong, Y. P.
Keung, M. W.
Lo, A. S. C.
Wong, W. S.
Siu, D. C. H.
Yuen, W. K.
Mok, K. K.
Fung, W. Y.
Wong, K. K.
Date Issued
2004
Publisher
Sage Publications
Journal
Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health
Volume
16
Issue
S1
Start page
S12
End page
S16
Abstract
The occurrence of SARS in March 2003 has resulted in an increased interest, worldwide in emerging infectious diseases. The SARS experience provided us a lesson on the importance of promoting hygienic practices among individuals and different working sectors. In Hong Kong, a voluntary organization called the UNITE proposed a Hygiene Charter which aimed at taking hygiene to new levels. This action has been supported by individuals and different sectors including the Personal and Family, Management, Buildings, Catering, Education, Finance and Commercial, Industrial, Medical and Health, Public Transportation, Social Welfare, Sports and Culture and Tourism. As promotion and maintenance of environmental health requires input from different sectors, the signing of the Hygiene Charter provides an opportunity for individuals and the public to show their pledge and commitment to good hygiene practices. As a result, with environment improvement and good infectious disease control measures, prevention of epidemics of infectious diseases is deemed to be possible.
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