Introductory Chapter: Neglected Tropical Waterborne Infectious Diseases - Strategies for Mitigation

Saxena, Shailendra K.; Kumar, Sanjeev; Haikerwal, Amrita; Bhatt, M L B

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“…Complications linked to long-term arsenic consumption include:cancer, liver disease, diabetes, nervous system complications, such as loss of sensation in the limbs and hearing problems and digestive difficulties. 17 Groundwater possesses trace amounts of arsenic. On occasion, these levels may exceed the amount a human can safely ingest.The main cause of arsenic poisoning is the consumption of a toxic amount of arsenic.Arsenic, consumed in large amounts, can kill a person rapidly.…”

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“…Reduced urine levels, shortness of breath, fatigue, confusion, pain in the sides and convulsions are symptoms of kidney damage. Kidney damage infection 17 caused by drinking water polluted with bacteria and allergic reactions to chemicals in water may also lead to kidney damage. 16 Weakened immune system, previous kidney infection, and certain medications without recommendations of a specialist may cause to increase the risks for kidney damage.…”

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Fazal-ur-Rehman

2019

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Polluted and dirty water is very harmful for living organisms especially for health of humans. It causes many serious health problems which can ultimately lead to death if not treated at early stages. Water borne diseases including cholera, Dracunculiasis, Typhoid fever, Diarrhea, Ulcers, Hepatitis, Arsenicosis, Respiratory Tract Infection, Kidney Damage, and Endocrine Damages are very risky for lives of individuals and especially for humans ultimately leading to death. These diseases are mainly due to drinking water problems because of presence of different harmful bacteria and germs which may cause these drugs. These diseases can be cured with proper medications and treatment courses. Along the treatment, there are different ways to prevent from these diseases. So, the lives of human beings can be protected from these water borne-disease. The water treatment can also be used so no one can drink or use dirty or untreated water and can be saved from these effects. So, in this article, causes of these diseases, factors increasing the risks, treatment and prevention ways are summarized briefly.

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“…Kidney damage infection caused by drinking water polluted with bacteria and allergic reactions to chemicals in water may also lead to kidney damage. [16][17] Weakened immune system, previous kidney infection, and certain medications without recommendations of a specialist may cause to increase the risks for kidney damage. 20 For infection, treatment with aggressive antibiotics or antiviral medication may work.…”

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2019

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Polluted and dirty water is very harmful for living organisms especially for health of humans. It causes many serious health problems which can ultimately lead to death if not treated at early stages. Water borne diseases including cholera, Dracunculiasis, Typhoid fever, Diarrhea, Ulcers, Hepatitis, Arsenicosis, Respiratory Tract Infection, Kidney Damage, and Endocrine Damages are very risky for lives of individuals and especially for humans ultimately leading to death. These diseases are mainly due to drinking water problems because of presence of different harmful bacteria and germs which may cause these drugs. These diseases can be cured with proper medications and treatment courses. Along the treatment, there are different ways to prevent from these diseases. So, the lives of human beings can be protected from this water bornedisease. The water treatment can also be used so no one can drink or use dirty or untreated water and can be saved from these effects. So, in this article, causes of these diseases, factors increasing the risks, treatment and prevention ways are summarized briefly.

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“…Orphanages typically have toilets; however, they frequently do not function (14). Orphans with unimproved sources of drinking water and sanitation facilities are more likely to be suffer diseases such as cholera, typhoid, schistosomiasis, infections of the respiratory system, skin, and eye infections among others (15)(16).…”

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Determinants of Households’ Access to Improved Water Sources, Sanitation and Handwashing facilities among Under-18 Orphans: A Secondary Analysis of 2018 Demographic Health Surveys

Solagbade,

Omodara,

Isiek

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RIMJ

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Background: This study aimed to investigate households’ access to improved water sources, sanitation and handwashing facilities among under-18 orphans in Nigeria. Methods: Data were obtained from the 2018 Nigerian Demographic and Health Survey. A total of 6152 orphans were included. Access to improved water, sanitation and presence of handwashing facilities were the main outcome variable. SPSS version 26.0 was used for data analysis. Statistical significance was declared at p < 0.05. Results: The respondents mean age was 10.5±4.5years which about half (50.3%) were female. Respondents from rural areas were 73.8% less likely to have access to improved source of water supply compared to those who were from urban areas (OR=0.262, CI: 0.231-0.297). Also, those with higher education were 9.2 times more likely to have access to improved sanitation as compared to those who had no education (OR=9.212, CI: 1.131-75.005). Also, orphans from rural communities were 13.8% less likely to have access to basic hand washing facilities compared to those who were from urban communities (OR=0.862, CI: 0.762-0.976). Conclusion: This study revealed that some socio-demographic characteristics were significant determinants to access to improved water, sanitation and presence of handwashing facilities in the households.

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Introductory Chapter: Neglected Tropical Waterborne Infectious Diseases - Strategies for Mitigation

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Determinants of Households’ Access to Improved Water Sources, Sanitation and Handwashing facilities among Under-18 Orphans: A Secondary Analysis of 2018 Demographic Health Surveys

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