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This chapter examines the role sanitation (in its widest sense) plays in
preventing the transmission of excreta-related diseases. The proper management
of excreta acts as the primary barrier to prevent the spread of pathogens in the
environment. It, thus, directly impacts disease transmission through person-toperson contact, water and the food chain. This chapter focuses on the health
dimensions and relative importance of sanitation measures, and discusses
technical options for the containment and treatment of excreta. It highlights the
need to consider water-related guidelines and standards in terms of the ‘greater
picture’, utilising an integrated approach rather than proceeding on a case by
case basis.
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