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Water Borne Diseases In The Rmi During The Years 2004-2015, Patricia Andrew, Abraham Hicking
Water Borne Diseases In The Rmi During The Years 2004-2015, Patricia Andrew, Abraham Hicking
Journal of Health Disparities Research and Practice
Water borne diseases in the Marshall Islands contribute to one of the heavy burdens on the government’s medical expenses for hospitals in the country. These diseases are preventable. Expenses are therefore unnecessary as these can be eliminated or reduced dramatically if proper education and awareness is done regarding water and sanitation issues. These are common issues that government in developing and poor countries take for granted. Little is provided and supported in terms of finance, infrastructure and political commitment.
Gastroenteritis is listed as the highest recorded cases among all other water borne related diseases such as typhoid, amebiasis, giardiasis and …