US EditionNew National Survey Finds Nearly Half of US Adults Admit to Not Washing Their Hands at Key Moments
- Nearly half of US adults admit to forgetting or choosing not to wash their hands at key times, such as after visiting grocery stores or healthcare settings.
- 1 in 5 US adults choose not to wash their hands, citing reasons like it being unnecessary or a lack of time.
- Only 30% of respondents are likely to wash their hands after coughing or sneezing, raising concerns about the spread of respiratory diseases.
- The survey shows that 55% of US adults wash their hands primarily to stay healthy and avoid getting sick.
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105 Articles
Pontius Pilate, the ancient mystery of the man who washed his hands
R50/ On World Handwashing Day, promoted by the WHO 17 years ago to encourage an often forgotten practice, we re-propose a historical-legendary testimonial: Pontius Pilate. In this masterfully described article by Beniamino Placido
Survey Reveals How Often Americans Wash Their Hands—Some Admit They Just Don’t Bother
A new survey reveals how often Americans wash their hands, and let’s just say—some of y’all are out here rolling dice with your hygiene. According to CNN, the survey tracked the handwashing habits of 3,600 people between December and March. Participants were asked how long they washed their hands, how often, and in what situations they skipped it altogether. While 62% claimed they washed their hands for the CDC-recommended 20 seconds, nearly hal…
NFID Finds Nearly Half of US Adults Admit to Not Washing Their Hands at Key Moments
The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) released its 2025 NFID State of Handwashing Report and found that many US adults forget or choose not to wash their hands at key times when germs can easily spread.
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