The Impact of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Interventions to Control Cholera: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background and methods

Cholera remains a significant threat to global public health with an estimated 100,000 deaths per year. Water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) interventions are frequently employed to control outbreaks though evidence regarding their effectiveness is often missing. This paper presents a systematic literature review investigating the function, use and impact of WASH interventions implemented to control cholera.

Results

The review yielded eighteen studies and of the five studies reporting on health impact, four reported outcomes associated with water treatment at the point of use, and one with the provision of improved water and sanitation infrastructure. Furthermore, whilst the reporting of function and use of interventions has become more common in recen

SUBMITTER: Taylor DL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4540465 | biostudies-literature | 2015

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature