Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Water-borne Diseases

Water-borne diseases are an umbrella term for illnesses caused by ingesting contaminated water, typically due to lack of proper sanitation infrastructure. These diseases are serious public health concerns in many parts of the world, and can cause severe illness and even death. Common water-borne diseases include cho…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 6 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 45× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Water-borne diseases are an umbrella term for illnesses caused by ingesting contaminated water, typically due to lack of proper sanitation infrastructure. These diseases are serious public health concerns in many parts of the world, and can cause severe illness and even death. Common water-borne diseases include cholera, typhoid, dysentery, and hepatitis A. To reduce the risk of water-borne diseases, proper water treatment, access to clean water for drinking and cooking, and proper sanitation systems are essential. By improving these measures, people everywhere can enjoy cleaner, safer water and a healthier life.

Research published in this journal

6 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 6 articles above have been cited 45 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Water-borne Diseases, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Air and Water Borne Diseases.

Journal editorial board
Maria Cielo Rodrigues Sousa · Portugal

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