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Examining The Influence Of Economic And Political Factors Upon Access To Improved Water And Sanitation In Select African Nations, 2005-2008, Dlorah C. Jenkins
Examining The Influence Of Economic And Political Factors Upon Access To Improved Water And Sanitation In Select African Nations, 2005-2008, Dlorah C. Jenkins
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Background:Today, 884 million people worldwide lack access to safe drinking water, and 2.6 billion are without access to improved sanitation facilities, with the majority of this burden falling upon citizens of the developing world. The purpose of this study was to determine what influence political and economic factors have upon the availability of improved water and sanitation services in developing nations, with a focus on sub-Saharan Africa.
Methods:Data from the Demographic and Health Surveys of 11 sub-Saharan African nations conducted from 2005-2008 were analyzed using SPSS 18.0. Five WASH-related dependent variables were examined: access to an improved water source, travel …