diseases caused by lack of clean water and food
1. Cholera: A bacterial infection caused by consuming contaminated water or food. Symptoms include diarrhea, vomiting, and dehydration.
2. Typhoid fever: A bacterial infection caused by consuming contaminated food or water. Symptoms include high fever, fatigue, abdominal pain, and loss of appetite.
3. Hepatitis A: A viral infection that is spread through contaminated water or food. Symptoms include jaundice, fatigue, nausea, and abdominal pain.
4. Dysentery: A bacterial or parasitic infection that causes inflammation of the intestines. Symptoms include severe diarrhea, abdominal pain, and dehydration.
5. Giardiasis: A parasitic infection spread through contaminated water or food. Symptoms include diarrhea, gas, and stomach cramps.
6. Malnutrition: Lack of access to clean and nutritious food can lead to malnutrition, which can result in stunted growth, weakened immune system, and other serious health complications.
7. E. coli infection: A bacterial infection often spread through contaminated water or food. Symptoms include diarrhea, abdominal pain, and fever.
8. Salmonella infection: A bacterial infection caused by consuming contaminated food or water. Symptoms include diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps.
9. Cryptosporidiosis: A parasitic infection that causes diarrhea, stomach cramps, and dehydration. It can be spread through contaminated water sources.
10. Parasitic worm infections: Worms such as roundworms, hookworms, and tapeworms can be contracted through contaminated water or food, leading to symptoms like abdominal pain, diarrhea, and weight loss.