Health effects and externalities of the popularization of sanitary toilets: evidence from Rural China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study aimed to assess the impact of the increased prevalence of sanitary toilets in rural areas on the health of rural residents, and whether the popularity thereof has a positive externality. This study investigates whether the broader use of sanitary toilets has had a positive effect on the health of people who do not have access to them.

Methods

Data from the China Family Panel Studies from 2012 to 2014 and a two-way fixed effect model were used to investigate the relationship between the prevalence of village sanitary toilets and the health of rural residents of all ages.

Results

The results showed that: (1) the increase in the prevalence of sanitary toilets in villages is conducive to improving the health level of rural residents; (2) the widespre

SUBMITTER: Gu Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10640730 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature