Population Reports' Q&As

Meeting the Urban Challenge

Pollution and Health

What is the major waterborne malady?

Diarrheal diseases are the major waterborne malady, responsible for 90% of the health problems related to water supply and sanitation (53). An estimated 4 billion cases of diarrheal disease occur every year, causing 3 million to 4 million deaths, mostly among children (82, 144, 148, 152).

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