Seven Common Waterborne Diseases (and How to Prevent Them) Each year, waterborne diseases afflict hundreds of millions of people, primarily those living without safe, accessible water in developing countries. Of the seven most common waterborne diseases in the world, diarrhea is the central symptom. Waterborne diseases These diseases are caused by consumption of water contaminated by human or animal excreta i.e. diarrhoea, cholera, typhoid and gastro-enteritis etc. The human and animal excreta contain various disease causing microorganisms such as bacteria, virus, worms and amoeba etc. Learn about the definition, classification, transmission, burden and prevention of water -related diseases (WRID) in the European region. The presentation covers the Protocol on Water and Health, the International Health Regulations, the 2030 Agenda and the main pathogens and outbreaks of WRID. Waterborne diseases are conditions (meaning adverse effects on human health, such as death, disability, illness or disorders) [1]: 47 caused by pathogenic micro-organisms that are transmitted by water. These diseases can be spread while bathing, washing, drinking water, or by eating food exposed to contaminated water. [2] They are a pressing issue in rural areas amongst developing countries all over the world. While diarrhea and vomiting are the most commonly reported symptoms of waterborne ...
