Trichuriasis and ascariasis are neglected tropical diseases caused by the gastrointestinal
dwelling nematodes Trichuris trichiura (a whipworm) and Ascaris lumbricoides (a …

There is a well‐established connection among water quality, sanitation, and physical health.
The potentially important relationship between water and mental health is considerably less …

Hand hygiene practices are important not only during the corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-
19) pandemic, but also critical to prevent the possible spread of other infectious diseases …

Background Preventive chemotherapy represents a powerful but short-term control strategy
for soil-transmitted helminthiasis. Since humans are often re-infected rapidly, long-term …

Stunting is a complex and enduring challenge with far‐reaching consequences for those
affected and society as a whole. To accelerate progress in eliminating stunting, broader …

Executive summary Better evidence is required regarding future risks to health from global
climate change in order to inform mitigation (low carbon) and adaptation (public health) …

In Africa, groundwater is the major source of drinking water and its use for irrigation is
forecast to increase substantially to combat growing food insecurity. Despite this, there is …

In 2017, an estimated 1 in every 4 (23%) children aged< 5 years were stunted worldwide.
With slow progress in stunting reduction in many regions and the realization that a large …

Groundwater resources are important sources of drinking water in Africa, and they are
hugely important in sustaining urban livelihoods and supporting a diverse range of …

'A work of exhilarating scope and relevance... What a rare and powerful experience to feel a
book in your very body'Naomi Klein'Health is not something we can attain as individuals, for …