Hygiene and body odors across time

Since Ancient Times, the Middle Ages and Modern times, there have been references to hygiene and body smells as well. According to each time there is a change in hygienic criteria and methods to avoid or diminish these annoying smells. Several beliefs and also science give their explanation to the d...

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Published in:	Revista del Museo de la Facultad de Odontologia de Buenos Aires Vol. 13; no. 6; p. 29
Main Author:	Daich, D C
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	Spanish
Published:	Argentina 01-06-1998
Subjects:	History, Ancient History, Early Modern 1451-1600 History, Medieval History, Modern 1601 Human Body Hygiene - history Odorants
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Summary:	Since Ancient Times, the Middle Ages and Modern times, there have been references to hygiene and body smells as well. According to each time there is a change in hygienic criteria and methods to avoid or diminish these annoying smells. Several beliefs and also science give their explanation to the different evolutionary stages of this process.
ISSN:	0327-2745