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)
Jerarquía
Broader: gestión de recursos de agua
In other languages
English
sanitation
French
santé publique et assainissement
Ruso
санитария и санитарные мероприятия
Chino, simplificado
公共卫生
Árabe
التدابير الصحية
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Convenio de Basilea | 1 document |
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Convenio de Estocolmo | 1 document |
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Protocolo sobre agua y salud | 2 documents |