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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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
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.
Your mother was right - Knox TN Today
If you made it past your sixth birthday, odds are you’ve heard Mom say: “Wash your hands after using the restroom.” Turns out, Mom knew what she was talking about — and science agrees. Despite that early-life wisdom, studies show that up to 70% of men skip washing their hands after using the toilet. Even worse, 30% of them don’t realize that their hands (and certain nearby body parts) can carry harmful bacteria and viruses after a trip to the jo…
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