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February 25th, 2009 at 4:53 am
TRUE since the germies that cause diarrhea can be spread through other sources, rather than just water.
February 25th, 2009 at 4:58 am
I say false. If you give people bad water it will just make them sick.
February 25th, 2009 at 5:31 am
True- simple sanitation such as washing hands with soap and water can reduce these problems…therefore adequate water supply is imperative
February 25th, 2009 at 6:21 am
definitely true.
February 25th, 2009 at 7:07 am
Sounds a little “ambiguous” but I would be delighted to know what the “correct” answer is!
February 25th, 2009 at 9:48 am
Washing with soap and bad water kills germs? What about the ones it leaves, in rinsing?
Drinking bad water makes people sick; drinking more makes them sicker.
I’m in the minority, but I believe false. Adequate quantities of clean water are essential, however.
February 25th, 2009 at 10:37 am
I think it is false
February 25th, 2009 at 12:37 pm
True….the organisms that cause diarrhea can be spread through other water sources.
February 25th, 2009 at 1:34 pm
Although i work for a non-profit dedicated to treating existing contaminated water sources, i’d have to say TRUE. just simply having a water source (regardless of its quality) is the first step. Once you have the source there are simple things to do in order to improve the quality (chlorine drops, boiling) and it also improves the overall hygiene situation which leads to improved health.
http://www.healingwatersintl.org
http://www.dropone.blogspot.com
February 25th, 2009 at 4:26 pm
False.
Has no one read the Rime of the Ancient Mariner?
February 25th, 2009 at 5:28 pm
I think it’s False
February 25th, 2009 at 7:01 pm
True.
The quality is important, but having enough water is the most important.
February 25th, 2009 at 8:15 pm
I think it’s false.
February 26th, 2009 at 7:16 am
Would this have an effect on decisions to donate water purification equipment? Haha…
Quick Web Team.. tell us the answer.. the suspense is killing…
February 26th, 2009 at 4:37 pm
True, according to the Poverty Quiz
February 26th, 2009 at 11:47 pm
I would say false. If water is contaminated, who knows what people can catch that is worse than diarrhea.
March 9th, 2009 at 10:08 am
The answer is:
True. The organisms that cause diarrhea can be spread through many routes besides drinking water; increased quantities of water can improve household and personal hygiene, which prevents the spread of disease.
Each year about 1.7 million deaths related to dehydration caused by diarrhea occur in children under age 5.
(Sources: cdc.gov; rehydrate.org/, November 2008)
March 9th, 2009 at 10:47 am
Off topic, I know, but I just noticed the new (to me, anyway) sidebar item listing Most Active Commenters. I would not have thought I responded more often than some of the others–or be so far “ahead”! And I know this isn’t a contest.
I guess my dissenters are right: I talk to much.
March 9th, 2009 at 2:09 pm
Vicki,
Are you sure you’re not using this off the topic comment to pad your status as our top commenter?
March 9th, 2009 at 3:18 pm
Nah–that’s just a perk’!
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March 9th, 2009 at 3:54 pm
No Vicki, You do NOT talk too much. I always enjoy your thoughts and comments! I have found so many of the things you say very helpful and en couraging.
March 9th, 2009 at 4:28 pm
That’s sweet, Barbara! Thank you!
Chris, have I set a record, yet, for comments in one day? (rhetorical qn.!)
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