It is estimated that 88% of diarrhoeal diseases worldwide are attributable to unsafe water, inadequate sanitation and poor hygiene.

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Studies in Ghana and Pakistan suggest that the long-term impact of malnutrition associated with diarrhoeal infections costs each country 4-5% of GDP.

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Second, unless clean water is available to mix with it, the result is likely to be a diarrhoeal disease that may kill the child anyway.

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Whereas you can lower the risks of diarrhoeal diseases (which are among the most prevalent) simply by being careful with drinking water and making sure all the food you eat is cooked.

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