Water and poverty in the United States

Wescoat, James L.; Headington, Lisa; Theobald, Rebecca

doi:10.1016/j.geoforum.2006.08.007

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“…These measures cannot be overemphasised in the policy processes for their ability to reduce health risks and economic burdens (such as related expenditure on medication) (Parker & Wong, 1997). This finding is consistent with studies that found that water use for regular personal and domestic hygiene is influenced by poverty levels and household expenditures (Amarasinghe et al, 2005;Wescoat et al, 2007;Groom et al, 2008;Hanjra et al, 2009). Furthermore, the impact of post-constmction guidance was investigated by considering govemment support in the form of extension worker sei'vices, which could partially enhance policy implementation measures (Abers & Keck, 2009;Easter & McCann, 2010).…”

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Safe water, household income and health challenges in Ugandan homes that harvest rainwater

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Having access to a safe water supply is important to improve a person's quality of life. We examine the relationship between the influence of water availability on monthly household expenditures (the dependetit variable) and independent variables such as household characteristics, tank size, usage instmetions and post-construction guidatice, including the management of water-related health risks. The sample consisted of 301 respotidetits who hatvest rainwater in Uganda. A multiple regression atialysis was used to analyse the data. The fmditigs show that post-construction guidance and tank size were sigtiificant variables. This study suggests the need for a follow-up to improve health after the installation of water supply equipment, i.e., to provide information about water risks, foster reading norms and facilitate the availability and affordability of information sources, e.g., subsidised newspapers and information support devices (computers). Additionally, this study shows the possibility of increased savings due to reduced expetiditures on water from vendors and the management of water-related health risks caused by a water shortage, e.g., dehydration. Overall, the study reveals two possible ways to advance policy and health in developing countries: (1) etisming sufficient post-construction guidance for all water resources; and (2) ensuring a sustainable supply of adequate safe water in households.

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“…Recent scholarship challenging the World Health Organization’s metric of “access to an improved water source” suggests that water insecurity is far more pervasive than official estimates suggest, particularly in low and middle income countries (Satterthwaite 2016, 2003, Nganyanyuka et al 2014, Onda et al 2012, Wescoat et al 2007). There is an emerging consensus that HWI is much more than “access to an improved water source,” and must be measured as such.…”

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Advancing methods for research on household water insecurity: Studying entitlements and capabilities, socio-cultural dynamics, and political processes, institutions and governance

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Household water insecurity has serious implications for the health, livelihoods and wellbeing of people around the world. Existing methods to assess the state of household water insecurity focus largely on water quality, quantity or adequacy, source or reliability, and affordability. These methods have significant advantages in terms of their simplicity and comparability, but are widely recognized to oversimplify and underestimate the global burden of household water insecurity. In contrast, a broader definition of household water insecurity should include entitlements and human capabilities, sociocultural dynamics, and political institutions and processes. This paper proposes a mix of qualitative and quantitative methods that can be widely adopted across cultural, geographic, and demographic contexts to assess hard-to-measure dimensions of household water insecurity. In doing so, it critically evaluates existing methods for assessing household water insecurity and suggests ways in which methodological innovations advance a broader definition of household water insecurity.

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“…drinks, and tap water substitutes, including bottled water (Dupont, Adamowicz, & Krupnick, 2010;Hanrahan, 2003;Wescoat, Headington, & Theobald, 2007). 4 In sum, social policy directed at ameliorating inequalities in a key determinant of health -drinking water -for First Nations may be ineffective without understanding the social factors associated with risk perception, given their unique cultural, historical, and socioeconomic conditions.…”

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“Is it Safe?” Risk Perception and Drinking Water in a Vulnerable Population

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Access to safe drinking water is a pressing social policy issue globally. Despite the milestones reached in this area of Canadian public health, marginalized and vulnerable populations, including those founded on racialized identity, such as First Nations, continue to be plagued by accessibility issues. This work sheds new perspective on the issue, arguing for a research and policy focus that is inclusive of risk perception. A model of risk perception of drinking water is developed and tested for First Nations on reserve in Canada using the 2001 Aboriginal Peoples Survey. It is shown that the analytical use of racialized identity advances understanding of risk perception and the environment (water). Moreover, a large degree of heterogeneity within the First Nation population across a number of social determinants of risk perception illustrates the shortcomings of framing the issue in a simplistic manner (First Nation population versus general population). Implications for risk research, including risk communication & management, and policy are provided.

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Water and poverty in the United States

Cited by 86 publications

References 11 publications

Safe water, household income and health challenges in Ugandan homes that harvest rainwater

Safe water, household income and health challenges in Ugandan homes that harvest rainwater

Advancing methods for research on household water insecurity: Studying entitlements and capabilities, socio-cultural dynamics, and political processes, institutions and governance

“Is it Safe?” Risk Perception and Drinking Water in a Vulnerable Population

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