Environmental Health And Child Survival: Epidemiology, Economics, Experiences
Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Science, Biological Sciences, Environmental Science
| Author: | World Bank | ISBN: | 9780821372364 |
| Publisher: | World Bank | Publication: | June 16, 2008 |
| Imprint: | Language: | English |
| Author: | World Bank |
| ISBN: | 9780821372364 |
| Publisher: | World Bank |
| Publication: | June 16, 2008 |
| Imprint: | |
| Language: | English |
Each year, millions of children in developing countries fall sick and die from diseases caused by polluted air, contaminated water and soil, and poor hygiene behavior. Repeated infectious also contribute to malnutrition in children, and subsequently impacts future learning and productivity. This book analyzes the linkages between malnutrition and environmental health, and assesses the burden of disease on young children, and its economic costs.
Each year, millions of children in developing countries fall sick and die from diseases caused by polluted air, contaminated water and soil, and poor hygiene behavior. Repeated infectious also contribute to malnutrition in children, and subsequently impacts future learning and productivity. This book analyzes the linkages between malnutrition and environmental health, and assesses the burden of disease on young children, and its economic costs.
