Bangladesh Poor sanitation in Bangladesh
Statistics Is one of the poorest countries Most densely populated country in the world 74% of people get water and only 39% of that get sanitation A intermittent supply of water
Arsenic Poisoning In late 70’s wells were built to replace to other, contaminated wells High arsenic concentrations were found in the water of the wells Internal cancer patients were linked to arsenic poisoning
What does sanitation mean? Is the hygienic 1 means of promoting health through prevention of human contact with the hazards of wastes Hygienic 1 -conducive to good health; healthful; sanitary.
Types of Sanitation Basic Sanitation On-site sanitation Food sanitation Environmental sanitation Ecological sanitiation
Basic Sanitation The management in the household sanitation Refers to plumbing, water filters, etc.
On-site sanitation The cleaning of the waste where the waste was disposed at Examples are pit latrines, septic tanks, etc.
Food Sanitation The hygienic measures of food safety For example wash your hands before you eat
Environmental Sanitation Control of environmental factors that form links in disease transmission Subsets of this category are solid waste management, water and wastewater treatment, etc.
Ecological Sanitation A concept to recycle nutrients in nature from human and animal waste
What can YOU do to help Bangladesh Look at n_and_Sanitation_papers/Bangladesh_100_sa nitation.pdf to find out how to help these poor people! n_and_Sanitation_papers/Bangladesh_100_sa nitation.pdf