Household Water Insecurity and Social Vulnerability in the Municipal Context of the Semi-Arid Region of Ceará
Paula Alves Tomaz,
Jader de Oliveira Santos,
Wendy Jepson
Abstract:Household water insecurity refers to difficulties accessing water of sufficient quality and quantity to maintain human well-being. Although this fundamental right is a premise for survival, it is not always guaranteed. This article aims to verify whether there is a correlation between household water insecurity and social vulnerability in the semi-arid region of Ceará. For this purpose, the "Household Water Insecurity Experiences – HWISE" protocol was applied to households to investigate the various problems r… Show more
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