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Open drains drain health

A recent study finds that majority of the poor in India are likely to have open drains or no drainage systems to convey and treat their waste flows, threatening their health.

Harrison C

Kumar A

Kim R

Subramanian S V

Posted on 16 Aug, 2024 08:56 AM

The complete removal of faecal contamination from the household environment is crucial for improving WASH outcomes.

Open drains, harbingers of illhealth. Image for representation only (Image Source: SuSanA Secretariat via Wikimedia Commons)

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