Background
Infectious diseases continue to exert a heavy toll on human health, even in industrialized countries. In the USA, 25% of all physician visits are the result of infections, which translates into a huge economic burden. Not to mention the countless mild or asymptomatic infections that do not result in a doctor visit.
Many changes in society can have an impact on infectious disease spread in our homes and community settings, including:
- Increasing population & life expectancy
- Changes in urbanization
- Grouping of susceptibles
- Increased home care
- Increased immunosuppression
- Antibiotic resistance
- Changes in food and water consumption
- Increased travel
- Changes in cleaning practices
There is a growing recognition of the importance of hygiene practice as a means of preventing infections in
- private homes
- schools
- long-term care
- food service
- sports, leisure and hotel industry
The Simmons Center for Hygiene & Health has been established to serve the needs of hygiene and health and to develop the science of hygiene in the community. Next… Our Vision for the Center
Conference
Cleaning for a Healthy Indoor Environment for Children
Co-Directors
Elizabeth Scott, Ph.D.
Department of Biology
Nancie Herbold, Ed.D., R.D.
Nutrition Programs
Contact Us
By Email
617-521-2664
