Diseases occur due to contaminated water and unhygienic sanitation system
- Cholera
- Typhoid fever
- Dysentery
- Polio
- Diarrhea
- Giardiasis
- Guinea worm disease
- Campylobacteriosis
- Rotavirus infection
- Trachoma
These diseases have serious implications on health and can be very dangerous for small children, pregnant women, and people with weak immune systems.
How can improvement in water and sanitation save us from diseases?
Improvement in water and sanitation plays a significant role in preventing the spread of waterborne diseases and helps in improving public health. Availability and access to pure and safe drinking water and proper sanitation facilities can prevent the spread of waterborne diseases such as cholera, dysentery, dengue fever, etc. by reducing the exposure of faecal matter and other contaminants to people. Waterborne diseases can be reduced significantly by promoting the reduction in environmental contamination and preventing the spread of diseases due to vectors like mosquitoes and flies. Therefore, improved water and sanitation will lead to a better and healthy life for the community.
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