Do you also wear band and watch on wrist? This shocking revelation happened in the research

According to a study, dangerous and disease-causing harmful bacteria have been found in the first things on the wrist, such as smartwatches, fitness trackers and wristbands.

Nowadays people are doing everything from wearing a thick chain around their neck to getting tattoos done to make themselves look cool and attractive. Some people are also very fond of wearing wristbands in their hands. You may find the wristband very attractive to wear, but a shocking thing has come to the fore. According to a study, dangerous and disease-causing harmful bacteria have been found in the first things on the wrist, such as smartwatches, fitness trackers and wristbands.  

This study has been done by a group of researchers from Charles E. Florida Atlantic University. Schmidt College of Science's objective was to find out about microbial contamination on wristbands. Shocking results have come to the fore after examining the samples collected from different people. It has been said in this study that people had given different things worn on the wrist. After examining them, it was found that dangerous bacteria like E. Coli and Staphylococcus are present on them. Not only this, the presence of some bacteria associated with skin and respiratory infections has also been detected.

Risk of many diseases

E. coli is one such bacteria, which is commonly found in the intestines of humans as well as animals. This bacteria causes food poisoning and urinary tract infections. Whereas Staphylococcus is such a bacteria, which if not controlled on time, can cause health problems like skin infection and pneumonia. The presence of these dangerous and harmful bacteria on the wristband creates concern. Because many people wear wristbands, smartwatches, fitness trackers on their wrists. 

How do bacteria grow on wristbands?

1. The wristband has direct contact with the skin, giving bacteria an opportunity to enter the skin.   

2. The sweat coming out of the body usually gets deposited on the wristband along with the clothes. You know that sweat contains bacteria, which stick to the wristband. This sweat contains salt as well as nutrients, which act as food for bacteria.   

3. Most people do not consider it necessary to clean devices like smartphones, laptops, wristbands, smartwatches. Along with dust and soil, the dirt of hands and various types of bacteria stick on them, which spread diseases.

Disclaimer: Before following the methods, methods and suggestions mentioned in this article, do take the advice of a doctor or a related expert.