Essity survey 2022

Global Hygiene & Health Survey

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How many want to focus more on exercise to improve their well-being in the future?

Can you guess?

17%

43%

65%

Correct. 43% say exercising regularly is something they want to focus more on.

Learn how Essity helps provide pain relief and reduce tissue swelling with Actimove and JOBST.


Incorrect. 43% say exercising regularly is something they want to focus more on.

Learn how Essity helps provide pain relief and reduce tissue swelling with Actimove and JOBST.


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"Women can not get pregnant once they reach menopause."

Is this statement correct?

Yes

No

Correct. Women can get pregnant during menopause, even if they are not having periods.

Essity helps women prepare for menopause with TENA.

TENA helps caregivers provide loved ones with incontinence the right hygiene.
Bodyform launches initiatives to break period taboos and fight period poverty.

Uncover more myths about health and hygiene in our infographic


Incorrect. Women can get pregnant during menopause, even if they are not having periods.

Essity helps women prepare for menopause with TENA.

TENA helps caregivers provide loved ones with incontinence the right hygiene
Bodyform launches initiatives to break period taboos and fight period poverty.

Uncover more myths about health and hygiene in our infographic


"1 in 4 adults want their partners and parents to be more involved as caregivers."

Is this statement correct?

False

True

This statement is true. 1 in 4 adults want their partners and parents to be more involved as caregivers.

Learn how Essity is innovating in this area with TENA.


This statement is true. 1 in 4 adults want their partners and parents to be more involved as caregivers.

Learn how Essity is innovating in this area with TENA.


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How many are worried that poor hygiene habits of the people around them might expose them to antimicrobial resistant germs?

Can you guess?

52%

42%

32%

Correct. 52% agree with the statement “I am worried that poor hygiene habits of people around me might expose me to antimicrobial resistant germs.”

Learn how Essity works with infection prevention, wound care and Antimicrobial Resistance with Cutimed and through initiatives and partnerships.


Incorrect. 52% agree with the statement “I am worried that poor hygiene habits of people around me might expose me to antimicrobial resistant germs.”

Learn how Essity works with infection prevention, wound care and Antimicrobial Resistance with Cutimed and through initiatives and partnerships.


"Drying your hands with paper towels after washing is better than using an air dryer."

Is this statement correct?

False

True

This statement is true. Jet air dryers spread 10X more bacteria and compared to paper hand towels produce more airborne droplets, increasing the risk of bacteria spread.

Learn how Essity sets the standard for cleaning and hygiene in public and workspaces with Tork.


This statement is true. Jet air dryers spread 10X more bacteria and compared to paper hand towels produce more airborne droplets, increasing the risk of bacteria spread.

Learn how Essity sets the standard for cleaning and hygiene in public and workspaces with Tork.


However, making sustainable choices is not as easy as it might seem. Barriers such as cost, effort and access must be lowered, and only 1 in 3 are willing to pay more to live sustainably.
Finding reliable information to make better purchasing decisions is also a daunting task for consumers – and an opportunity for businesses.

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How many would be willing to sort their waste for better recycling?

Can you guess?

55%

66%

77%

Correct. 77% say yes to “Sorting all my waste for better recycling”.

Learn more about Essity’s commitment to a sustainable and circular society here.


Incorrect. 77% say yes to “Sorting all my waste for better recycling”.

Learn more about Essity’s commitment to a sustainable and circular society here.


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