CLINICAL MEDICINE

Detailed explanation-1: -Washing your hands properly with soap and water can help prevent the spread of the germs (like bacteria and viruses) that cause these diseases. Some forms of gastrointestinal and respiratory infections can cause serious complications, especially for young children, the elderly, or those with a weakened immune system.

Detailed explanation-2: -Hand washing is vital to immune health because the slightest traces of germs, including bacteria and viruses, can be transferred through hand contact, such as touching your eyes, mouth, or nose or by consuming food that has not been handled properly (CDC, 2018a).

Detailed explanation-3: -Washing hands can keep you healthy and prevent the spread of respiratory and diarrheal infections. Germs can spread from person to person or from surfaces to people when you: Touch your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands. Prepare or eat food and drinks with unwashed hands.

Detailed explanation-4: -Handwashing Facts and Stats Most people only wash their hands for 6 seconds. Around 33% of people don’t use soap when washing their hands. Up to 80% of communicable diseases are transferred by touch. Failing to wash hands correctly contributes to nearly 50% of all foodborne illness outbreaks.

Detailed explanation-5: -Practicing hand hygiene is a simple yet effective way to prevent infections in healthcare settings. Hand hygiene, which means cleaning your hands by washing with soap and water or using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer, is one of the best ways to avoid getting sick and prevent spreading germs to others.