concept   pathogen exposure
culture   East Asian countries
statement   In East Asian countries, face masks are commonly worn in public to protect against pathogen exposure and air pollution.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 infection event East Asian countries Infection events are approached with a focus on individual hygiene, wearing masks, and social distancing to prevent the spread of diseases. 1
2 pathogen exposure East Asian countries Wearing face masks in public to protect against pathogen exposure, particularly during periods of high air pollution or illness outbreaks, is a common practice. 1