Water in South Asia: Interlacing Water and Human Health : Case Studies from South Asia (Series #03) (Hardcover)

Interlacing Water and Human Health looks at the linkage between water and health in an integrated manner, and is not based on the ′absence of disease′ syndrome. The curative, preventive, and adaptive aspects of the public-health problem have also been delved into. Among other areas, the articles deal with water and health with reference to water supply, sanitation, water pollution, natural disasters, urbanization, and industrialization. Armed with the latest research and case studies from South Asia, the book calls for a comprehensive understanding and better integration of water and health issues in the region.

Interlacing Water and Human Health looks at the linkage between water and health in an integrated manner, and is not based on the ′absence of disease′ syndrome. The curative, preventive, and adaptive aspects of the public-health problem have also been delved into. Among other areas, the articles deal with water and health with reference to water supply, sanitation, water pollution, natural disasters, urbanization, and industrialization. Armed with the latest research and case studies from South Asia, the book calls for a comprehensive understanding and better integration of water and health issues in the region.