Z91: Personal history of risk-factors, not elsewhere classified
Z91.2: Personal history of poor personal hygiene
Personal history of poor personal hygiene refers to a past pattern of neglect of personal cleanliness. It's not a disease or disorder, but a lifestyle condition that can potentially put a person at higher risk of developing different health issues. A person with a past history of poor personal hygiene may have previously neglected practices like regular bathing, oral care, and proper hand hygiene. This negligence could have made them susceptible to skin conditions like infections and rashes, or diseases spread through germs like flu or gastroenteritis. Examples of poor personal hygiene habits in the past may include infrequent handwashing, not brushing or flossing teeth regularly, not washing hair, and neglecting to clean clothes regularly. This personal history, although in the past, can indicate a need for enhanced preventative measures for infections and other hygiene-related conditions in the present.
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