Waste collection and diarrhoea in young Brazilian children

Waste collection and diarrhoea in young Brazilian children

Waste collection and diarrhoea in young Brazilian children

Diarrhoea is one of the main causes of death and disease amongst children in developing countries. On average children under the age of five experience three episodes of diarrhoea per year. Proximity to open sewage and other waste is a major cause of childhood diarrhoea. Inadequate waste collection and management can make this situation worse.

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