Washing hands can save livesas he pointed out Alma Esperanza Martinez Aguirrein Health Promotion and Education, he also He emphasized that today’s cleaning habits are the most effective way to avoid diseases.
“he Promoting hand washing in 2008 go through World Health Organization and World Association Wash your hands to raise awareness about the importance of washing your hands with soap As an effective way to prevent disease. “
He emphasized This practice should become part of people’s self-care
And recognize that, although easy to implement, for many people it is very difficult to maintain the practice.“us We leave behind a lot of germs by washing our hands.Scientific research and statistics tell us As many as 3,000 drops of saliva are shed without our knowledgeso These droplets travel everywhere, carrying thousands of viruses and bacteria with them., we touch with our hands. “
For this reason, Martinez Aguirre believes that Because there are so many risks hidden in all the surfaces we touch, humans are susceptible to disease..
“Indeed, as they tell us, the importance of good hand washing for health and hygiene protocols, for which we only need soap and water, which is essential because If we wash our hands with pure water, nothing happens, the only thing we do is spread all the germs between our hands.
“.In this sense, he emphasized Handwashing is one of the most effective and cost-effective ways to avoid diarrhea and lung disease.just like him Avoid aggravating health conditions People with chronic illnesses.
“We have a lot of microorganisms that accumulate on our hands, and when we greet them, we can re-infect them with those microorganisms, and when we greet them, that person can rub their eyes, scratch their nose, mouth, and then they’ve already been infected by our hands , we are already dirty, that is We are becoming potential spreaders of disease
“.Finally, Martinez Aguirre emphasized, The importance of handwashing lies in the role it plays in the spread of common illnesses, such as colds, to very serious illnesses. Examples include meningitis, bronchitis, influenza, hepatitis A and B, and many types of diarrhea.