“Includes bibliography”—(p. 51-55).

Contents: Acknowledgements—Acronyms and abbreviations—1. Introduction—2. Importance of adequate water supply, sanitation and hygiene in schools—3. Implementation—4. Guidelines—5. Assessment checklist—Glossary—Bibliography.

Summary: “Diseases related to inadequate water, sanitation and hygiene are a huge burden in developing countries. It is estimated that 88% of diarrhoeal disease is caused by unsafe water supply, and inadequate sanitation and hygiene (WHO, 2004c). many schools serve communities that have a high prevalence of diseases related to inadequate water supply, sanitation and hygiene, and where child malnutrition and other underlying health problems are common”—(p. iii, summary).