Dataset

Mortality rate attributed to exposure to unsafe WASH services (per 100 000 population) (SDG 3.9.2)

HealthGlobalWorld Health Organization (WHO)

Dataset Objective

To examine and analyze the mortality rates associated with exposure to unsafe Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) services. Specifically, the paper focused on the mortality rate per 100,000 population, as outlined in Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3.9.2.

Context

The document assesses health risks, focusing on disease burden from unsafe WASH exposure. It connects with SDG 6, emphasizing safe water and sanitation. In low-income countries, inadequate WASH poses health risks. SDG Target 3.9 aims to reduce deaths and illnesses from pollution.

What is included

Deaths attributed to unsafe water, sanitation and hygiene. Filters by country, region, sex. Only latest year is shown.

Collection Methods

A comparative risk assessment approach