Hygeia – Goddess of Health
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• The Goddess of health, cleanliness and sanitation in Greek mythology
• She was the daughter of  Asclepius – God of medicine
• The word ‘hygiene’ is derived from her name

1. Health Sector Planning
2. SPM – MCQ 83 – India’s health expenditure – World health report 2000
3. Indian Public Health Standards for Sub-centres
4. Elements of primary health care