Every year on 15th October, over 200 million people around the world take part in Global Handwashing Day.Well, research shows that not enough people often wash their hands with soap. Experts believe that leads to the deaths of millions of people every year.
Sidibe, a public health expert says soap is "the most beautiful invention in public health".Handwashing with soap prevents babies from getting ill and keeps children healthy at school.
This is partly because there aren't enough resources in poorer countries, but it's also because for many people, handwashing is simply not part of their everyday life. It's not easy to get people to change habits they learned in early childhood -- but this is what Global Handwashing Day wants to do.
In 2008, the Indian cricket team joined around 100 million Indian schoolchildren in washing their hands to promote the first ever Global Handwashing Day.
Today, local and national leaders continue to use the day to spread the message about the importance of clean hands.
A. However, washing hands with soap does not happen as often as you might think.
B. The hope is that hand washing becomes a necessary part of people's lives and improves the health of millions around the world.
C. But why do we have a day for something we do all the time?
D. Every year since then, many different events have been held around the world.
E. Washing your hands with soap can have a huge influence on reducing the spread of diseases.
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