General introduction on the spread of diarrhoeal diseases as the result of inadequate sanitary practices. Examples of water pollution by human and animal excreta are shown and explained.
| Title | Agua y salud |
| Publication Type | Audiovisual |
| Year of Publication | 1986 |
| Authors | Inter-American Development Bank -Washington, DC, US, PAHO -Washington, DC, US |
| Pagination | video (20 min.): VHS |
| Date Published | 1986-01-01 |
| Publisher | Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) |
| Place Published | Washington, DC, USA |
| Keywords | diarrhoeal diseases, health education, household hygiene, personal hygiene, water pollution |
| Abstract | General introduction on the spread of diarrhoeal diseases as the result of inadequate sanitary practices. Examples of water pollution by human and animal excreta are shown and explained. The animation part is taken from "Prescription for Health". Solutions, such as the covering of wells and criteria for construction of latrines are mentioned. Attention is also given to oral rehydration. |
| Custom 1 | 200, 300 |
| Translated Title | Water and health |
