Germs in everyday objects in U.S. opinions 2015

This survey shows U.S. adults' opinions about what everyday object holds the most sickness causing germs, as of 2015. Around 32 percent of respondents stated that doors/door knobs/handles hold most germs.

Opinions among U.S. adults on everyday object which holds most sickness-causing germs as of 2015

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Release date

December 2015

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Region

United States

Survey time period

October 14 to 19, 2015

Number of respondents

2,225 respondents

Age group

18 years and older

Method of interview

Online survey

Supplementary notes

Original question: "What every day object do you believe holds the most germs?"

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