<P> Bidets are becoming increasingly popular with the ageing community, or for use among people with physical disabilities . These combined units make independent toileting possible for many people, affording greater independence . These are often special units with higher toilet seats allowing easier wheelchair transfer, and with some form of electronic remote control that benefits an individual with limited mobility or requiring assistance . </P> <P> Bidets are common bathroom fixtures in many southern European countries, especially Italy, where they are found in 97% of households (the installation of a bidet in a bathroom has been mandatory since 1975), Spain, and Portugal (installation is mandatory also since 1975). Additionally, they are rather widespread, although not standard, in France, and within Europe are often found in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Germany, Hungary, Slovenia, Malta, and Greece . Outside of Europe, they are very popular in some South American countries, notably in Argentina and Uruguay . Electronic bidet - integrated toilets, along with functions like toilet seat warmers, are commonly found in Japan . </P> <P> In northern Europe, bidets are rare, although in Finland bidet showers are common . Bidet showers are also common in South - East Asia, South Asia and Middle East . </P> <P> In 1980, the first "paperless toilet" was launched in Japan by manufacturer Toto, a combination of toilet and bidet which also dries the user after washing . These combination toilet - bidets (washlet) with seat warmers, or attachable bidets are particularly popular in Japan and South Korea, and are found in approximately 76% of Japanese households as of 2015 . They are commonly found in hotels and even some public facilities . These bidet - toilets, along with toilet seat and bidet units (to convert an existing toilet) are sold in many countries, including the United States . </P>

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