concept   infection control
culture   Japan
statement   In Japan, face masks and hygiene practices are widely embraced for infection control and maintaining public health.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 handling of infectious agents Japan Highly advanced and stringent protocols for the handling of infectious agents in research and industrial settings. 1
2 hospital infections Japan Efforts to prevent hospital infections are deeply ingrained in healthcare practices and are seen as essential for patient safety. 1
3 infection control Japan The use of face masks is a common practice to prevent the spread of infections, especially during seasonal outbreaks. 1
4 infection event Japan Infection events are approached with a focus on individual hygiene, wearing masks, and social distancing to prevent the spread of diseases. 1
5 pathogen exposure Japan 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