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Water-borne diseases are mostly caused by the certain impurities present in water which can be animal feces or human, lead concentration, dirty water, sulfur and few others. Thus, this water with such level of impurity is bound to have microorganisms.

Few of the most commonly known water-borne diseases are Typhoid fever, Malaria. Cholera, polio, worms, hepatitis, dysentery, diarrhea, etc.

According to the report of WHO (world health organization), nearly about 1.8 million humans die annually with various types of waterborne disease. The children are the ones which are most adversely affected in the developing countries.

Few tips to protect your family from water borne diseases

  • It is highly suggested that you should encourage drinking only boiled or filtered water.
  • Always store water in a neat and clean container
  • Water containers should be washed regularly so no bacteria growth can take place.
  • Always wash your hands before making or consuming food.
  • You should encourage others to use hand sanitizers or hand wash after using the washroom or changing the diaper of the children.
  • It would be recommended that you drink package drinking water instead of drinking from low-level
  • Ensure that the pipes and tanks which are used for the water supply are clean and proper regular maintenance must take place.
  • Wash your food thoroughly before cooking it and cook it well to avoid water borne diseases
  • Use a proper detergent and clean water to wash the utensils which are used for serving food.
  • People who have water-borne disease must not resume work until they are fully recovered to avoid the spreading of disease.
Tips to protect your family from water borne diseases

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