Abstract
This article explores conceptual issues in the development and use of environmental health indicators for basic problems related to water and sanitation in developing countries. In this context, faecal contamination is the most important environmental health problem, responsible for the death of approximately 3 million children a year, and the infection of hundreds of millions. Good indicators would be invaluable in assessing the magnitude and source of such problems in different settings.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Child
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Child, Preschool
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Communicable Diseases / mortality*
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Data Collection
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Developing Countries*
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Environmental Exposure / prevention & control
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Environmental Exposure / statistics & numerical data
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Environmental Monitoring / statistics & numerical data
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Environmental Pollution / prevention & control
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Environmental Pollution / statistics & numerical data*
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Female
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Health Status Indicators*
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Humans
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Infant
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Male
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Sanitation / statistics & numerical data*
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Water Microbiology
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Water Pollution / prevention & control
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Water Pollution / statistics & numerical data