India : Can Microloans Increase Toilet Ownership and Use?

World Bank

World Bank, Washington, DC

关键词: RURAL SANITATION;    WATER AND SANITATION;    MICROFINANCE;    PUBLIC HEALTH;    ACCESS TO FINANCE;   

RP-ID  :  140569

学科分类：社会科学、人文和艺术（综合）

来源: World Bank Open Knowledge Repository

【 摘 要 】

Access to safe sanitation prevents thespread of bacteria and viruses that cause illnesses such asdiarrhea, a leading cause of child mortality and acontributor to stunting in children. Without access to ahygienic toilet, and the motivation to use one, peopleusually defecate in the open, and fecal matter makes its wayinto homes, food, and drinking water sources. In places suchas rural India where open defecation is very common, findingeffective and affordable approaches to increase sanitationcoverage is a major public health challenge.