The Relevance of Hygiene to Health in Developing Countries

Natasha Potgieter

ISBN 10: 1789858038 / ISBN 13: 9781789858037

Published by Intechopen Apr 2019, 2019

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Neuware -There are 17 comprehensive and detailed Sustainable Development Goals, which are all interlinked. Although access to water, sanitation, and hygiene is a human right, billions of people in developing countries are still faced with daily challenges accessing even the most basic of services, specifically the poor and vulnerable in communities. Hygiene is an important aspect for women/girls to access the economic, educational, and social opportunities they deserve. Proper hygiene removes disease as a barrier for equality, economic growth, and more. The role of hygiene in water, sanitation, and infections must be addressed from both scientific and social perspectives. This book provides the reader with an analysis of hygiene behaviors and practices and provides evidence-based examples in a number of developing countries.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 118 pp. Englisch.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Relevance of Hygiene to Health in Developing Countries
• Publisher: Intechopen Apr 2019
• Publication Date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1789858038
• ISBN 13: 9781789858037
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 266W x 185H x 13D millimeters 266 millimeters width by 185 millimeters height by 13 millimeters depth
• Weight: 477 grams

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Synopsis

There are 17 comprehensive and detailed Sustainable Development Goals, which are all interlinked. Although access to water, sanitation, and hygiene is a human right, billions of people in developing countries are still faced with daily challenges accessing even the most basic of services, specifically the poor and vulnerable in communities. Hygiene is an important aspect for women/girls to access the economic, educational, and social opportunities they deserve. Proper hygiene removes disease as a barrier for equality, economic growth, and more. The role of hygiene in water, sanitation, and infections must be addressed from both scientific and social perspectives. This book provides the reader with an analysis of hygiene behaviors and practices and provides evidence-based examples in a number of developing countries.