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Percentage of children under age 5 whose stools are disposed of safely

Definition:

  • Percentage of children under age 5 whose stools are disposed of safely refers to proportion of young children (under 5 years old) whose poop (stool) is handled in a way that minimizes the risk of spreading disease.
  • This statistic is important for public health because improper stool disposal can contaminate water, soil, and food, leading to illnesses like diarrhea, which is a major cause of death in young children globally.

Unit of Measure:

  • Percent (%)

Year:

  • 2007, 2012, 2017

Source:

  • BKKBN - IDHS

SDG Indicator:

  • -

CPAP Outcome:

  • Child Survival and Development

CPAP Output:

  • 1.2 WASH

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Last Updated April 23, 2024, 04:58 (UTC)
Created April 23, 2024, 04:54 (UTC)