Studies reveal public hand dryers, marketed as eco-friendly, may spread bacteria and pathogens, undermining hand hygiene. Research indicates dryers, especially high-speed jet models, propel contaminated air and microbes onto hands and surfaces. Health experts recommend paper towels as a safer, more hygienic alternative for drying hands, particularly in high-traffic public settings.
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