title: [Hygiene in children and adolescents].
abstract: Feminine hygiene is a concern not only in the reproductive years, but should be observed throughout life. Childhood is the formative period for behavior and every day routine, thus proper education and guidance of little girls are essential. Recognizing the importance of good personal hygiene habits for the prevention of diseases, the medical doctor should advise and motivate wherever possible.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000367:Age Factors; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006266:Health Education; D006801:Humans; D006920:Hygiene; D007223:Infant; D007973:Leukorrhea; D052576:Menstrual Hygiene Products; D008598:Menstruation; D010820:Physicians / Q000706:statistics & numerical data
vernacular_title: Hygiene im Kindes- und Jugendalter.