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In a Michigan State study of public bathrooms, about what share of people washed their hands long enough to meet CDC guidance?

Past stat · 2026-08-13 UTC

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CDC says scrub with soap for about 15–20 seconds. Researchers watching thousands of bathroom users found only about 5% hit that mark. The average wash lasted around 6 seconds, a third skipped soap, and about 1 in 10 skipped the sink entirely.

Correct answer: About 5%

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