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• Diarrheal diseases are a major problem in developing nations and proper sanitation and hygiene techniques can drastically reduce susceptibility to diarrheal diseases. − Diarrheal diseases directly kill 2 million children a year and are a contributing factor to 18 million other deaths a year. − Diarrheal related illnesses are the second greatest cause of mortality and morbidity in children under five years old (17-21%). − 85-90% of diarrheal illnesses in developing countries can be attributed to inadequate sanitation, poor hygiene practices, and unsafe water usage.
• Hand washing is essential to decreasing incidence of illness; according to a 2008 study, hand washing after defecation has been shown to reduce episodes of diarrhea by 30%. • Washing your hands helps remove any bacteria and parasites present. • To ensure that one’s hands have been effectively washed one must consider five key criteria : 1. Length of wash 2. Use of a Scrubbing agent 3. Frequency of wash 4. Method of drying 5. Quantity of water used
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