Definition(s)
1) The provision of facilities and services for the safe disposal of human urine and faeces. Inadequate sanitation is a major cause of disease world-wide and improving sanitation is known to have a significant beneficial impact on health both in households and across communities. 2)The maintenance of hygienic conditions, through services such as garbage collection and wastewater disposal. (Source: WHO)
Hierarchy
Broader: water resources management
In other languages
French
santé publique et assainissement
Russian
санитария и санитарные мероприятия
Spanish
saneamiento y salud pública
Chinese, Simplified
公共卫生
Arabic
التدابير الصحية
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Multilateral environment agreements tagged with sanitation
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Basel Convention | 1 document |
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Stockholm Convention | 1 document |
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Protocol on Water and Health | 2 documents |