Water can prevent and treat many illnesses
Many people do not have enough water to meet their
daily needs. When there is not enough water to wash, people can get infections
such as scabies and trachoma. Not having enough water to drink and wash with
can also cause infections of the bladder and kidneys, especially in women.
Water is used to reduce fevers and to clean wounds
and skin infections. Drinking a lot of water helps to prevent and treat
diarrhea, urinary infections, coughs, and constipation. Washing hands with soap
and water after using the toilet and before eating or handling food also helps
prevent many illnesses (1) Cleaning wounds with soap and water helps prevent
infections (2) Treat minor burns by holding them in cold water (3) Hot soaks
and compresses treat abscesses, boils, sore muscles and stiff joints.
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