Technical briefing
Handwashing
Overview
It is now well known that handwashing with soap has a greater impact on morbidity from diarrhoeal disease than any other single intervention.
This technical briefing note looks at the relevance of handwashing in disease prevention, as well as the practicalities and promotion of handwashing in developing countries.
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