Face mask wearers don't get lax about washing hands, study suggests

Some experts had worried that face coverings could create a false sense of security for wearers

People who wear face masks to protect against disease typically don't neglect other steps that safeguard their health such as washing hands, but a review of existing -- albeit limited -- evidence by researchers at the University of Cambridge and King's College London in the UK found that this doesn't appear to be the case.

As part of their study, the authors looked at 22 systematic reviews that examined the impact of mask wearing on respiratory viruses, including flu but not Covid-19. However, there's little hard evidence for this type of risk compensation. Studies have found little to no support for the hypothesis that bicycle helmet use is associated with engaging in risky behavior, according to this latest research.

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