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