Global WASH Fast Facts
Global WASH Fast Facts
Publication Year:
2022
Authors:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Language:
English
Affiliated Orgs.:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Resource Type:
Factsheet
Summary:
The latest data from WHO and UNICEF on access to clean water, adequate sanitation, and hygiene.
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Resource Information
Resource Type
Factsheet
Publication Year
2022
Author
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Language
English
Organizational Affiliation
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Business Connect Takeaways
In 2017, 29% of the global population lacked access to safely managed drinking water services, and 61% lacked access to safely managed sanitation services.
Lack of access to safe water and sanitation contributes to the spread of waterborne diseases, which are responsible for an estimated 485,000 deaths each year.
Improving access to safe water and sanitation is critical for achieving multiple Sustainable Development Goals, including those related to health, education, and gender equality.