Volume 3, Number 4—December 1997
THEME ISSUE
Foodborne
Factors that Influence the Emergence or Reemergence and Dissemination of Microbial Foodborne Pathogens and Human Disease
Impact of Changing Consumer Lifestyles on the Emergence/Reemergence of Foodborne Pathogens
Table 5
American Society for Microbiology/Bayer handwashing survey, 1996
| Behavior/Location: | What they saya (%) | What they dob (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Wash hands: | ||
| After using public restroom | 94 | 68 |
| Women | 74 | |
| Men | 61 | |
| New York (Penn Station) | 60 | |
| Chicago (Navy Pier) | 78 | |
| New Orleans (casino) | 71 | |
| San Francisco (Golden Gate Park) | 69 | |
| Atlanta (Braves game) | 64 | |
| Women | 89 | |
| Men | 46 |
a1,004 adults; b6,330 adults
Source: American Society for Microbiology
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