Young white men wash their hands less often than others, a new study found.
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention surveyed people about their behavior during the pandemic and found that American adults wash their hands more often after coughing, sneezing or blowing their nose this year than in 2019. However, even so, every fourth person does not wash their hands.
In total, 4053 people were interviewed within the framework of the study — from 8 to 22 June. Everyone was asked the same questions.
“In 2020, both men and women were more likely to report remembering to wash their hands before eating at home or in a restaurant, and after coughing, sneezing or blowing their nose than in 2019,” the CDC said in a statement.
«The likelihood that they will remember to wash their hands was 2.3 times higher among respondents after coughing, sneezing or blowing their nose, 2 times higher before eating in a restaurant and 1.7 times higher before eating at home.»
However, the CDC notes, «Men, young adults aged 18-24, and white non-Hispanic adults were less likely to recall hand washing in various situations.»
According to the CDC, people aged 18-24 recalled washing their hands before eating in a restaurant, while preparing food, and after having respiratory symptoms less often than people aged 45 to 74.
