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Behavioural Aspect of Infection Prevention: Moral and Ethical Responsibility

Charlotte Ranadive

Abstract


Infection prevention is a moral and ethical responsibility of each individual whether in health sector or not. If individuals act responsibly a lot of burden in the form of physical, mental, social and economic will be reduced on and will help to lead a stress free and happy life. Moreover, it will help to build a healthy society and an economically strong nation. All of this can only be achieved if there is a willingness to bring a change in behavior. A behavior which is positive in nature, morally and ethically sound will be the best in the prevention of infection and promotion of health for all.

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