Waterborne diseases (also spelt "water-borne") are a major cause of death and illness worldwide.

Examples include cholera and typhoid, spread through water which is contaminated by fecal matter (sewage which has not been treated or disposed of safely). Prevention is by supply of clean water - see water purification.

Malaria can be considered waterborne, as it depends on still water for mosquitos to breed.

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Keywords water
Authors Chris Watkins
License CC-BY-SA-3.0
Derivatives Magonjwa yanayoweza kupatikana kwenye maji
Language English (en)
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Aliases Water-borne disease, Water-borne diseases
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Created November 8, 2010 by Chris Watkins
Modified April 14, 2023 by Felipe Schenone
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