1.   A Texas dermatologist, Shelly A. Sekula, M.D., has closely looked into the sanitary practices of the cosmetology and barber industry and found conditions lacking.

2.   Islam is all about discipline and order, accentuating sanitary practices and cleanliness, Dannin added.

3.   Irradiation is one step, but does not make other sanitary practices any less important.

4.   These diseases may be caused by polluted water used to irrigate fields, poor sanitary practices at warehouses, or lack of regulation by ineffective governments.

5.   The annual campaign is aimed at encouraging more sanitary practices in public toilets, such as flushing after use and keeping the toilet dry.

6.   The government is also exploring improved designs for public toilets, hoping that this too will facilitate more sanitary practices.