Availability of Improved Water Resources by RegionShows the poor state of water quality in rural areas of the African continent in particular. Data from the World Health Organization (WHO).

By: Martin F. Stolen

Availablility of Improved Water Sources by Region

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South-East AsiaRegion

European Region EasternMediterranean Region

Western PacificRegion

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Water for Life!

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Countries (Ranked by Increasing Average Life Expectancy)

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Access to Improved Water Sources in Cities(%)Life Expectancy At Birth, Males (Years)

Life Expectancy At Birth, Females (Years)

Water for Life!Made by merging two data sets from the WHO. Indicates that access to quality water sources is an important factor in achieving high average life expectancy, but that good water in itself can’t guarantee longevity.

By: Martin F. Stolen

USA

Libya

Botswana and Zimbabwe

Afghanistan

Water Quality vs Number of Children Dying from Diarrhoeal Diseases

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Children Under 5 Years Dying of Diarrhoeal Diseases (%)

Water Quality vs Number of Children Dying from Diarrhoeal DiseasesMade by merging two data sets from the World Health Organization (WHO). Indicates that occurrences of diarrhoeal diseases in children may be difficult to limit unless improved sources of water is present.

By: Martin F. Stolen

USA

Afghanistan