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WATER HYGIENE

Because of poor access to safe water and sanitation services , thousands of children fall sick and die every day, and this leads to poverty and reduced opportunities for thousands more. We all know the

benefits of clean and safe water. All of us can avoid many common health problems if we observe good water hygiene.

WORDS TO UNDERSTAND

FERTILIZER: a chemical or natural substance added to soil PRESERVE: maintain something in its original or existing state SANITATION SERVICES: systems that improve public cleanliness, such as garbage removal and sewage treatment

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