Communities in many parts of the world, especially in developing countries, face obstacles
in supplying continuous water to household consumers. Authorities often cite water scarcity …

The lack of access to safe water and adequate sanitation has implications for the
psychosocial well-being of individuals and households. To review the literature on …

During the past two decades human exposure to bisphenol A (BPA) and phthalates such as
di-iso-butyl phthalate (DiBP), di-n-butyl phthalate (DnBP), butylbenzyl phthalate (BBzP) and …

This fully updated third edition of the classic text, widely cited as the most important and
useful book for health engineering and disease prevention, describes infectious diseases in …

Background We are facing a global water crisis. However, because most water indicators
assess physical availability or infrastructure in aggregate, knowing which sociodemographic …

Objectives Food and water insecurity have both been demonstrated as acute and chronic
stressors and undermine human health and development. A basic untested proposition is …

Water insecurity—the lack of adequate and safe water for a healthy and productive life—is
one of the greatest threats facing humans in the coming century. By 2030, half of the world is …

Introduction The work of carrying water falls mainly on women and children, particularly in
sub-Saharan Africa and rural areas. While concerns have been raised, how water carriage …

Halving the number of people without sustainable access to safe drinking water was a core
target of the Millennium Development Goals. This led to an unprecedented effort in the water …

Household water insecurity has serious implications for the health, livelihoods and
wellbeing of people around the world. Existing methods to assess the state of household …