“Because of clean hands.…Therefore, they are healthy. Far from the disease” 

Hands It is an organ that we use to touch objects, shake hands to greet each other, and do various activities. Lots In everyday life, germs can be detected by bacteria, viruses, or fungi. It can easily contaminate the hand area. If we accidentally use unclean hands to touch our eyes. Nose or mouth These germs may enter the body and cause subsequent diseases. 

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) According to him, proper handwashing can reduce the number of diarrhea patients by up to 100 percent. 23-40 and reduce the occurrence of respiratory infections such as the flu. up to 100 percent. 16-21 This is why “Hand Washing” It's not just a matter of cleanliness, it's also a really effective way to prevent diseases. 

How to wash your hands properly according to hygiene 

Hand cleaning can be carried out using an alcohol gel with a minimum concentration. 60% Rub your hands thoroughly for at least 20 Or use soap with clean water to wash your hands at least. 20 And for the most effective hand washing, wash your hands thoroughly. 7 The steps are as follows: 

1. Rub the palms together.
2. Use the palm of your hand to rub the back of your hand and fingers between your fingers. 2 Side
3. Use the palm of your hand to rub the palm and finger between the fingers. 2 Side
4. Use the back of your fingers to rub your palms.
5. Rub the thumbs around with the palm of your hand.
6. Rub your fingertips into the palm of your hand.
7. Rub around your wrist and rinse with clean water. 

Washing your hands is something that is easy for anyone at any age and should be done regularly. Washing your hands properly Not only does it reduce the spread of germs and the number of cases. It is not only an effective disease barrier, but also an effective disease barrier. 

On the occasion of 15 October every year World Handwashing Day (Global Handwashing Day) We invite everyone to start building good health from the big little things with Thailand. “Washing your hands properly” Because clean hands are the power to protect yourself and those around you from disease. 

Reference List 

1. Health Literacy and Communication Division. 7 steps to wash your hands [Internet]. Nonthaburi: Health Literacy and Communication Division Department of Health, Ministry of Public Health; 15 October 2562 [Accessed on 8 June 2568]. Access from https://multimedia.anamai.moph.go.th/infographics/wash-hands-7-steps/ 

2. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Handwashing Facts [Internet]. 2024 Apr 17 [cited 2025 Jun 8]. Available from: https://www.cdc.gov/clean-hands/data-research/facts-stats/index.html  

3. Public Health Agency of Canada. Clean your hands to help reduce the spread of infectious diseases [Internet]. 2025 Jun 3 [cited 2025 Jun 8]. Available from: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/healthy-living/hand-hygiene.html