Excreta Disposal in Emergencies: A Field Manual

by Peter Harvey

It is generally accepted that excreta disposal is given less priority in emergencies than other humanitarian interventions such as health care, food and water supply. This is despite the fact that many of the most common diseases occuring in emergency situations are caused by inadequate sanitation facilities and poor hygeine practice. Many aid agencies are aware of these facts and wish to give greater emphasis to excreta disposal. In the past, however,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1843801132
• ISBN13: 9781843801139
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Wedc
• Length: 250 Pages
• Weight: 0.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.8" x 8.3"