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Part Five ǀ Handwashing helps battle the rise in antibiotic resistance

This is significant as antibiotics are often prescribed unnecesarily for such conditions.

By washing hands frequently, we can help curb the over-consumption of antibiotics which can lead to antibiotic resistance worldwide.

Handwashing can prevent up to 30% of related diarrheal illnesses and 20% of respiratory infections like colds.

This is significant as antibiotics are often prescribed unnecessarily for such conditions.

Furthermore, handwashing also guards against germs which may be resistant to antibiotics and harder to treat.

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