Water insecurity has long been associated with diarrheal disease, the main cause of infant and child mortality. However, according to a review published in WIREs Water, there are numerous other ways in which water insecurity can negatively impact the health and well-being of children.
Inadequate or unsafe household water can have various adverse effects on children’s health, from infancy to late adolescence. Household water insecurity can contribute to the spread of diseases, hinder growth and development, lead to school absenteeism and interpersonal violence, and affect children’s mental and physical well-being.
“By not incorporating the perspectives of children in conversations about poverty, we run the risk of overlooking the wide-ranging effects of water poverty on their health and well-being,” said Justin Stoler, Ph.D., from the University of Miami.
More information: The Effects of Household Water Insecurity on Child Health and Well-being, Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews Water (2023). DOI: 10.1002/wat2.1666
Citation: How does household water insecurity affect children’s health and well-being? (2023, June 21) retrieved 21 June 2023 from https://phys.org/news/2023-06-household-insecurity-affect-children-health.html
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