and Thomas Clasen

and Thomas Clasen
Toilets can work!
This study provides first time evidence that the provision of hygienic latrines and piped water supply in rural villages can lead to significant reduction in the spread of diarrhoeal diseases. Posted on 27 Feb, 2016 02:20 PM

Open defecation continues to be practised by as high as 65% of India's rural population and only 14% of rural households have access to piped water supply leading to high rates of infant deaths and mortality. This working paper titled 'Toilets can work: Short and medium run

Hygienic latrines and diarrhoea (Source: Sourabh Phadke)
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