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Training caretakers to clean community wells is a highly cost-effective way to reduce exposure to coliform bacteria

Health and Fitness

Training caretakers to clean community wells is a highly cost-effective way to reduce exposure to coliform bacteria

M. A. Habib, S. Cocciolo, et al.

This groundbreaking study by Md. Ahasan Habib, Serena Cocciolo, Md. Mir Abu Raihan, Prosun Bhattacharya, and Anna Tompsett reveals that training community well caretakers significantly reduces water contamination in Bangladesh, offering a cost-effective solution to prevent child deaths from waterborne diseases.

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Abstract
This study investigates the cost-effectiveness of training community well caretakers to improve water quality. A randomized controlled trial in Bangladesh showed that wells with trained caretakers had significantly lower rates of *Escherichia coli* and coliform bacteria contamination 13-17 months post-training. The cost of preventing coliform exposure was estimated at US$80.89 per person, with each US$2376 spent potentially averting a child death. The intervention is highlighted as highly cost-effective compared to other health interventions.
Publisher
npj Clean Water
Published On
Oct 23, 2024
Authors
Md. Ahasan Habib, Serena Cocciolo, Md. Mir Abu Raihan, Prosun Bhattacharya, Anna Tompsett
Tags
cost-effectiveness
water quality
community training
Escherichia coli
Bangladesh
coliform bacteria
child mortality

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