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The relationship between water, sanitation and schistosomiasis: A systematic review and meta-analysis [1]

Access to “safe” water and “adequate” sanitation are emphasized as important measures for schistosomiasis control. Indeed, the schistosomes' lifecycles suggest that their transmission may be reduced through safe water and adequate sanitation. However, the evidence has not previously been compiled in a systematic review.

Publication Date: 
04/12/2014
Jack E. T. Grimes [2], David Croll [3], Wendy E. Harrison & et al [4]
PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases [5]
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Schistosomiasis [6], Tropical Diseases [7], Sanitation [8], Drinking Water Standards [9], Developing Countries [10]
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[2] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/author/jack-e-t-grimes
[3] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/author/david-croll
[4] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/author/wendy-e-harrison-et-al
[5] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/journal/plos-neglected-tropical-diseases
[6] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/schistosomiasis
[7] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/tropical-diseases
[8] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/sanitation
[9] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/drinking-water-standards
[10] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/developing-countries