The Role of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) in Preventing Infectious Diseases: A Review of the Evidence
Introduction Infectious diseases remain a significant global health challenge, particularly in regions with inadequate water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services. Unsafe or poor WASH conditions account for approximately 1.4 million deaths and 74 million disability adjusted life years (DALYs) annually, with the burden disproportionately affecting children under five years of age [1, 2]. Diarrhoeal diseases …
