Who's Not Washing Their Hands?

Who's Not Washing Their Hands? Cold season is upon us, and the constant advice you will hear from doctors and friends it to keep washing your hands. Everyone claims they do, but do they really? A recent study found that although most people claim to wash their hands after dirty activities, when you observe them in person, the story (especially for men) is a little different. Turner Field, Atlanta 65% Grand Central Station, New York By Activity 77% By Location Men Women Telephone Survey Observational Survey 98% 83% Men Before eating or handling food e 77% e 82% 96% 89% Л8 After changing a diaper Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago Shedd Aquarium, Chicago 88% After using a public restroom 79% 92% 84% 98% 95% After using the restroom at home Ferry Terminal Market, San Francisco Men Women After coughing or sneezing 39% After handling money 27% After petting a dog or cat 42% A collaboration between GOOD and Albertson Design SOURCE: The American Society for Microbiology and the American Cleaning Institute