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Mostly, the disease is spread by congestion, combined by poor hygienic conditions such as stagnant water, poor sanitation and infected food and drinking water.... Early report in the country had indicated that only 17% of the people in the country had access to sanitation and clean water.... The government required to reconstruct infrastructure such as water, hygiene and sanitation in order to contain the disaster, which would boost the fight of cholera....
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(1000 words)
Assignment
Cholera is mostly found in those regions where there is poor water treatment and sanitation, and where hygiene is not maintained properly.... ?? United States has introduced sophisticated methods of water purification and sanitation system due to which it has been easy to prevent and treat cholera.... The bacteria that cause cholera are found in such water and food that has been contaminated by stool from an infected person.... Since cholera spreads due to consumption of contaminated water and food, it does not spread through physical contact with the person....
5 Pages
(1250 words)
Research Paper
The ultimate means of combating the disease is through improved sanitation and hygiene.... hellip; The most vulnerable group of people is the poor, who may lack access to clean water and uncontaminated food.... This paper is a discussion on how cultural behaviors and Islamic culture contribute to the spread of cholera and its impact on the community....
8 Pages
(2000 words)
Term Paper
It has involved the villagers across Konso district in the WASH (water, sanitation and hygiene) project.... Maintaining hygiene is difficult because of the scarcity of water.... The paper "Analysis of Articles - Fresh water by Barbara Kingsolver and The Burden of Thirst by Tina Rosenberg" highlights that women still had to walk long distances for water while curdling goat milk into cheese.... The menfolk kept digging deep into sand for water....
2 Pages
(500 words)
Article
Key challenges facing school going girls during their adolescent stage in Sierra Leone include • Pain due to periods, • Fear of leakage, • Heavy blood flow • Lack of adequate facilities to cater for menstrual hygiene in the schoolsAnother notable aspect that makes the rate of school absenteeism to be high among the 9-14 years old is lack of latrines that are separated based on the gender.... UNICEF has embarked on addressing problems faced by girls in ways such as: • Encouraging teachers and families to discuss with girls on the issues of menstrual despite it being a taboo to discuss the issue • Producing guidance booklets that cover menstrual issues• Addressing the menstrual challenges in schools by holding sessions on menstrual hygiene management at annual School Sanitation training for the instructors...
1 Pages
(250 words)
Article
etergents help remove dirt and micro-organisms from a surface when used with water, as it suspends such substances in the wash water while sanitizers go deeper into the cleansing process by further reducing the number of micro-organisms left after using detergents by killing the with various methods such as steaming or using hot water in washing utensils, using chemicals like chlorine, quaternary ammonium compounds, alcohol.... oor personal hygiene of food handlers who are infected with the bacteriaInadequate cooking or reheating to kill the bacteria, if presentDirty premises, appliances and equipmentWhereas bacteria can already be dangerous when it contaminates food, with mould, it becomes toxic when it produces substances called mycotoxins which can cause a lot more damage to the human body....
3 Pages
(750 words)
Essay
"Toilet Flushing and water Loss in the United Kingdom" paper shows a link between the toilet flushing problem and the daily consumption of water in the U.... The water sustainable consumption theory states that toilet flushing affects the sustainability of water.... nbsp; Homes use close to 93% of water indoors for activities such as bathing, cooking, toilets, and cleaning (Lazarova, 2005).... Toilet flushing, which is one of the main domestic water activities, refers to the act of pouring water into the toilet basin in order to clean it....
13 Pages
(3250 words)
Coursework
nbsp; As per WHO, 94% of disease burden (WHO, 2014) can be attributed to unsafe drinking water, poor hygiene and lack of sanitation.... It is estimated that around 226 million people do not have access to safe water and at least 640 million people do not have proper sanitation facilities in India.... Out of the 37 diseases as major causes of death, 21 diseases are associated with unsafe water and inadequate sanitation (Ramchandraiah).... As per the news report published in the Guardian in September 2010, poor sanitation, lack of water and improper waste disposal methods in Kenya carry a huge risk of water-borne diseases....
8 Pages
(2000 words)
Term Paper