Hand washing saves from diarrhea

Washing hands properly is to reduce the risk of diarrhea by 30%, said the scientists Nigeria. Review of 14 different studies showed that in rich and poor countries alike, in schools and hospitals, as well as in other places, to wash their hands -. An easy way to prevent infectious diarrhea The challenge is to find a way of influencing the habit of washing your hands to good practice is part of the way of life to be found, said Dr. Regina Ejemot the University of Nigeria. According to the Ministry of Health of diarrhea kills 2.2 million people per year. Observed the highest level of deaths from diarrhea in the middle or low income in young children. Germs that cause diarrhea in the gut and found spread through fecal contamination of hands and water. Washing hands after using the toilet will help reduce the occurrence of diarrhea, said Dr. Ejemot. Just a simple hand washing reduces the risk of the disease by 30%. The problem is to find an effective way of stimulating people to wash their hands properly, scientists say.