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11.22.09
Science Confirms the Obvious

Science Confirms the Obvious: People Wash Their Hands More When They're Watched

By Laura Allen Posted 10.15.2009 at 7:39 am 5 Comments

A new public health study released just in time for Global Handwashing Day (today!) offers not one but two gems of Science-Confirms-the-Obvious wisdom. Firstly: the gee-whizzer that men have poorer personal hygiene than women. Secondly, that people are more likely to wash their hands when others are watching.

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