A recent scientific paper from a prestigious Medical School released figures on a large study of maternal and infant deaths in Nepal due to lack of handwashing (water and soap) by persons delivering babies or the moms. Wow - in 1847 Dr. Semmelweis suggested that obstetricians washing their hands in between deliveries could reduce puerperal fever - cut down on maternal and infant mortality.
Fast forward to the present: we're still oblivious to the benefits of washing hands - really washing - using soap and water for about 20 seconds!
And especially food handlers - love the signs in washrooms - advising workers they "Must wash hands before returning to work" - so how many follow the rules? If what I encounter in public restrooms where so many women just leave without going near the sink - not enough!
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