What is body odour?

• When your sweat mixes with bacteria, it causes an unpleasant body odour
• Body odour is also influenced by certain foods like garlic and curry

Is any particular person more prone to body odour?

• Anyone may affected
• Boys are more affected than girls

What are the symptoms?

• Unpleasant smell especially after sweating
• The smell disappears with a bath

Is there any treatment for body odour?

• Use antibacterial soap
• Use antiperspirant deodorant

How can one reduce body odour?

Tips to reduce body odour:

• Have regular baths
• Change your clothes regularly
• Wear clean clothes
• Choose clothes made from natural fibres like cotton and silk
• Shave hair at your armpits
• Do not take too much garlic, curry and onions