Why should people wash their hands?

Answer by  Natalie14 (230)

Hand washing prevents infection and illnesses. Hand washing prevents spreading illness from family member to family member and even into the community. Hands should be washed after sneezing, coughing and going to the bathroom to prevent the spreading of germs.

Answer by  stephenk2010 (293)

This habit is an immediate means of hygiene and disease prevention. Frequent hand washing can kill most germs and bacteria just by simple warm water and a mild soap. It is especially recommended when around sick people, after sneezing or personal elimination and before preparing food other people will eat.

Answer by  Roland27 (16334)

Many germs and illnesses can be spread by people not washing their hands. The germs are transferred from dirty surfaces to your body and then the disease or illness is spread to you.

Answer by  Doris59 (1647)

Hands should be washed frequently because of germs that can be passed to other people. Plus you can make yourself sick by not keeping your hands properly washed.