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Showing 1 to 13 of 13 for “"Inadequate sanitation"”.
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A multi-disciplinary approach to tracking the downstream impacts of inadequate sanitation in Central Appalachia
Poor sanitation infrastructure in rural areas can often lead to high levels of fecal contamination in local waterbodies and subsequent exposure to waterborne disease can occur. Although standard water quality measures such as quantification of E. coli can reveal relative concentrations of fecal …
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An exploration of menstruation hygiene management among high school learners: the case of Fezeka High School, Gugulethu
… public shame; changes in social interactions and inadequate sanitation hygiene facilities. Additionally, the study showed that most girls still attend school during menstruation. The girls coped by wearing many clothes to prevent leaks; constantly checking their skirts; sitting differently on the …
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Disruptive adaptations: An urban design approach to youth socio-economic resilience, a case of Havana in Katutura, Windhoek - Namibia
… expansion, including a lack of basic services, inadequate sanitation, improper waste management methods, and insufficient infrastructure and public spaces, particularly youth centered. This study seeks to address the question of whether urban design can serve as an effective approach to creating …
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The inactivation of Coxsackievirus B5 with monochloramine for safe global water
… waste, a commonality in developing regions with inadequate sanitation, can result in the formation of chloramines. The primary objective of this work is to characterize the kinetics of Coxsackievirus B5 inactivation using monochloramine as a function of temperature and pH conditions relevant to …
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Prevalence and trends of diarrhoea in children under five in Masiphumelele, Cape Town, South Africa (2019-2023)
… disproportionately affected due to overcrowding, inadequate sanitation, and unsafe water practices. This study provides a comprehensive analysis of diarrhoea prevalence, demographic distribution, seasonal patterns, and the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on paediatric diarrhoea cases in …
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Investigating menstrual hygiene facilities and education opportunities for female learners in the Western Cape
… are experiencing their periods is not just a sanitation issue, nor is it a physiological one. Rather, it is something that has wider socio-economic implications with historical connotations, given where this country has come from. Furthermore, this study attempted to address some of the gaps …
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Understanding multiple health risks for low-income communities in Cape Town: water stress, COVID-19, and climate change
… pandemic. Results from this study show that inadequate sanitation and exposure to wastewater are the most commonly cited health risks for low-income households in the study sites. The COVID-19 pandemic has amplified existing water-associated health risks by indirectly widening health …
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Investigations of enterotoxigenic E. Coli (ETEC) intestinal colonization in neonatal mice and human shedding of panchol, a new live attenuated oral cholera vaccine
… Africa and Asia, particularly in nations with inadequate sanitation systems or little access to clean water. Infants and children are most vulnerable to these diseases, as severe infections can lead to stunting and death. The incidence of cholera and ETEC diarrhea have increased, due in part to …
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Zeolite Incorporated Materials for Targeted Biomass Retention and Pollutant Removal
… While Ghana is a low- to middle- income country, inadequate sanitation infrastructure and environmental regulations contribute to environmental and human health issues. In this highly collaborative work, common (e.g., nitrogen) and emerging contaminants (e.g., DEET, PFAS) were detected and the …
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Noma (Cancrum Oris) Risk Factors: Feasibility of an Individual Patient Data Meta-Analysis and the Development of a Data Collection Tool for Noma Studies
… where food insecurity, health inequity, and inadequate sanitation exist. For years, the World Health Organization excluded noma from its list of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs), despite its fitting all the criteria for inclusion. In December 2023, however, noma became an official NTD, …
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Environmental health risks, inequality and welfare beyond GDP
… ecosystem degradation, unsafe water and sanitation, temperature balance and other environmental quality changes. These environmental health risks are impacting welfare worldwide. The World Health Organization estimates that 24% of all global deaths are linked to environmental factors, or …
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Development of Water and Wastewater Biofiltration Technologies for the Developing World using Locally Available Packing Media: Case Studies in Vietnam and Haiti
<p>Water and sanitation are two of the world's most urgent current challenges (Elimelech, 2006). With a population racing towards seven billion people, over one sixth of the human population does not have access to adequate water and sanitation. Drinking water is inaccessible for approximately 783 …