Progress in sanitation among poor households in Kenya: evidence from demographic and health surveys
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DOI: 10.1186/s12889-019-6459-0
Abstract: BackgroundAn estimated 14% of Kenyans practice open defecation. Poverty has been associated with open defecation. Kenya aims to achieve 100% open defecation free status by 2030 in line with sustainable development goal number 6. Using… read more here.
Keywords: poor households; 2008 2014; pit latrine; defecation ... See more keywords
Analysis of pit latrine microbiota reveals depth-related variation in composition, and key parameters and taxa associated with latrine fill-up rate
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DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2022.960747
Abstract: Pit latrines are used by billions of people globally, often in developing countries where they provide a low-tech and low-cost sanitation method. However, health and social problems can arise from a lack of emptying or… read more here.
Keywords: pit latrine; fill rate; fill; pit ... See more keywords