1.4 - India Toilets

Question 1

India’s Toilets

Answer 1

620 million people defacate in public risking disease, snakes and sexual assault
2019 - $29 bn spent on making toilets, Modi claimed this worked but only 72% use them.
Problems: Maintenance, Not connected to sewage, Stigmaa with working on sanitation (caste system)

Question 2

Overall Health (As A Result Of Disease And Infection)

Answer 2

Maternal mortality rates heavily affected
Countries with overly young/old demographic heavily affected

Question 3

Variation In Life Expectancy Between Countries

Answer 3

Strong relationships between LE and GDP
Significant variation in provision of basic needs
LE links heavily to infant mortality rate
Health care and insurance are highly developed in most countries - increasing LE.
Lifestyle issues and war - Reduce LE

Question 4

Why Is Sanitation Important?

Answer 4

Chlorea
Pressure on health services
Malnutrition (affecting both mental & physical development)
Time efficiency