A significant number of Australians confessed they often skip washing their hands post-bathroom visit, with 13% of men and 11% of women neglecting this practice after defecation.

Equally troubling, the Food Safety Information Council’s study disclosed that 28% of men and 18% of women do not wash their hands after urinating.

Lydia Butchmann, CEO of the Council, said the results were worrying, highlighting the consequences such habits and actions can cause to everyone.

“The survey came up with some interesting (and disturbing) results,” she said.

“28 per cent of men and 18 per cent of women surveyed said they didn’t always wash their hands after a pee.

“But this is essential as toilets and bathrooms are also one of the favourite locations for harmful bacteria to hang out.

“Of even more concern, 13 per cent of men and 11 per cent of women said they didn’t always wash their hands after a poo.”

Butchmann highlighted the increased risk these habits pose, especially with nearly half of Aussies also owning up to another hazardous routine.

“Failing to wash hands post-toilet trips can spread diseases, and this risk is heighted since 43% of men and 49% of women admitted to not consistently washing hands before preparing food,” she mentioned.

The Food Safety Information Council’s advice is to always wash and dry your hands: