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Short Communication: Water Borne Diseases – Their Knowledge and Prevention

Ashu Kesar

Abstract


Water borne diseases refer to the infections and diseases that are spread
primarily due to contaminated water. Water is a common healer universally. It is synonymous with life. A basic necessity water is nature’s most generous gift to man. It's one in every of man’s most vital assets. Water is a vital element in economic, social and cultural development of a group.

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.37628/ijin.v2i1.151

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