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Sanitation bacteria under magnificationSanitation is the hygienic means of preventing human contact from the hazards of wastes to promote health. Hazards can be either physical, microbiological, biological or chemical agents of disease. Wastes that can cause health problems are human and animal feces, solid wastes, domestic wastewater , industrial wastes, and agricultural wastes. Hygienic means of prevention can be by using engineering solutions , simple technologies , or even by personal hygiene practices .The term "sanitation" can be applied to a specific aspect, concept, location, or strategy, such as: Basic sanitation - refers to the management of human feces at the household level. This terminology is the indicator used to describe the target of the Millennium Development Goal on sanitation.On-site sanitation - the collection and treatment of waste is done where it is deposited. Examples are the use of pit latrines, septic tanks, and imhoff tanks.Food sanitation - refers to the hygienic measures for ensuring food safety.Environmental sanitation - the control of environmental factors that form links in disease transmission. Subsets of this category are solid waste management, water and wastewater treatment, industrial waste treatment and noise and pollution control.Ecological sanitation - a concept and an approach of recycling to nature the nutrients from human and animal wastes. (From the Wikpedia article Sanitation.) Download PDF containing detailed information.
Recent Publications on Sanitation: |  |
Assessment of latrine use and quality and association with risk of trachoma in rural Tanzania.
The existing evidence regarding latrines and trachoma is inconclusive.... | 21st November, 2009
| Environmental Engineering Program, Yale University, PO Box 208286, New
| Trans R Soc Trop Med Hyg. 2009 Nov 17.
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Evaluation Criteria for Implementation of a Sustainable Sanitation and Wastewater Treatment System at Jiuzhaigou National Park, Sichuan Province, China.
The administration of Jiuzhaigou National Park in Sichuan Province, China,... | 20th November, 2009
| Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Washington, Box 352700,
| Environ Manage. 2009 Nov 19.
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Integrated method in international development for water solutions using the rights-based approach.
The introduction of the rights-based approach to International Development... | 20th November, 2009
| Institute for Infrastructure and Environment, School of Engineering, The
| Water Sci Technol. 2009;60(10):2713-2720.
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Improving Environmental Sanitation, Health, and Well-Being: A Conceptual Framework for Integral Interventions.
We introduce a conceptual framework for improving health and environmental... | 17th November, 2009
| Department of Public Health and Epidemiology, Swiss Tropical Institute,
| Ecohealth. 2009 Nov 13.
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Dynamics of socioeconomic risk factors for neglected tropical diseases and malaria in an armed conflict.
BACKGROUND: Armed conflict and war are among the leading causes of... | 13th November, 2009
| Department of Public Health and Epidemiology, Swiss Tropical Institute,
| PLoS Negl Trop Dis. 2009 Sep 8;3(9):e513.
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| Make Our Food Safe Coalition Urges Congressional Support for FDA Action on Tainted Shellfish |
9th November, 2009 |
Center for Science in the Public Interest |
Protections for Gulf Coast Shellfish Industry Would Increase Death Toll
WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Center for Science in the Public Interest was joined today by victims,
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| Costa Atlantica Receives a Perfect Score for Vessel Sanitation |
9th October, 2009 |
Costa Cruises |
MIAMI, Oct. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- The Costa Atlantica, a member of the Costa Cruises fleet, once again received a perfect score for vessel sanitation in a recent inspection conducted by the Centers for
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| Carnival Cruise Lines to Resume Port Calls in Mexico |
15th May, 2009 |
Carnival Cruise Lines |
MIAMI, May 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Carnival Cruise Lines will resume visits to Mexican ports of call based on the latest guidance from the Centers for Disease Control, which is no longer
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| Indian Sanitation Innovator and Social Reformer Awarded 2009 Stockholm Water Prize |
25th March, 2009 |
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STOCKHOLM, March 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Bindeshwar Pathak, founder of Sulabh Sanitation Movement in India,
has been named the 2009 Stockholm Water Prize Laureate.
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| Pilot Study Using Video Cell Phones for Mobile Direct Observation Treatment (MDOT) to Monitor Medication Compliance of TB Patients |
23rd March, 2009 |
Danya International |
Danya Presents Findings of Pilot Study at East African Health Conference in Kenya
SILVER SPRING, Md., March 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Danya International, Inc. (Danya), a communications, research, and
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Companies working in the area of Sanitation from Bioportfolio's Biocorporate database : | |
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Arrow Scientific offer a wide range of tests to validate manufacturing processes, including bacteria, steam, autoclave, temperature dataloggers, and sanitation...
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Wyant Corporation, has two wholly-owned subsidiaries, Wood Wyant Inc.(formerly 3290441 Canada Inc.), a Canadian corporation ("Wood Wyant") and IFC
Disposables, Inc., a Tennessee corporation...
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Since 1961 Air Techniques International (ATI) has been the leading designer and manufacturer of specialized test equipment for high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters, ultra low penetration air...
www.atitest.com/ View full profile
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