2.27 presentation #1 Flashcards
What 3 things (exacerbated by inadequate sewage system and open defecation) contribute to the spread of waterborne illnesses, particularly in developing countries?
Poor sanitation, improper food handling, and unclean hygiene practices
A __________ approach recognizes the dependence of human health on animals and the ecosystem, emphasizing the need for access to clean water, sanitation, and proper hygiene practices to prevent infectious diseases and promote _______ health.
One Health; public health
What 4 vaccines are available for food and waterborne illness?
1) Typhoid fever:
2) Cholera
3) Hep A
4) Polio
2023 report by WHO found what?
1) ½ of world population is without adequate access to safe drinking water
2) 1.4 million deaths and 74 million disability adjusted life years could have been prevented by sanitation and hygiene
What report said More than 1.5 billion people still lack access to basic sanitation services (private toilets)
2024 report by WHO
List 4 successful policies/ programs to improve water/ sanitation access and what each does
1) SDG 6 (UN)
2) CDC (GWASH)
3) US - EPA
4) WHO/UNICEF - JMP
What 3 things are implemented as strategies to control, monitor, and prevent these diseases?
Programs, policies, and vaccines
What does Onehealth emphasize?
Appropriate infrastructure strategies and global disparities to endorse public health
What are other ways to encourage/educate children on sanitation, hygiene or clean water?
Wash hands often, cover nose and mouth when sneezing or coughing, stay home if your sick.
How can international organizations help address these issues globally?
Provide funding, assistance, advocacy. Work with local governments. Raise awareness.
What are some small changes we can make in our own lives to promote cleaner water and improved sanitation?
Conserve water, reduce food waste, use eco-friendly products, support local initiatives, volunteer, GET INVOLVED.
