
Drinking water and human health: An Indian perspective
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Pages: 284-288
Jagdish Duhan (Department of Geography, Govt. College, Barwala, Hisar, Haryana)
The drinking water has become major problem in all towns of the world, which are having immense population pressure. Incidentally, they are not equipped to face challenges of drinking water scarcity. Water has used for multiple purposes in human life. It is a critical input for the survival of human being, livestock, plants and mankind. Drinking water becomes an important and critical factor in public health and economic development in most parts of the world. Provision of safe and adequate water supply is the most significant function of the urban local bodies. The provision of safe and adequate water is universally recognized as a social right. Water, which is essential for life, growth and health, can also be a source of spread of diseases and cause of ill health, if contaminated or improperly handled and stored. Safe drinking water plays a major role in the overall well being of the people with a significant bearing on infant mortality rate, longevity and productivity. The present paper reviews on drinking water and its impact on human health.
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Pages: 284-288
Jagdish Duhan (Department of Geography, Govt. College, Barwala, Hisar, Haryana)