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Improved Sanitation

Definition

This refers to access to facilities for the safe disposal of human waste and the ability to maintain hygienic conditions through services such as garbage collection and wastewater disposal.

Related terms

Public Health: The science dealing with protection and improvement community health by organized community effort. It's like having a neighborhood watch but for health issues instead of security threats.

Waste Management: Collection, transportation, disposal or recycling and monitoring of waste. Like sorting Lego pieces into different bins based on their color before building something new with them.

Sewage System: Infrastructure used for collection, transport, treatment and disposal of sewage. It's like having an underground highway system specifically designed for waste.

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  • AP Human Geography - 2.5 The Demographic Transition Model

Practice Questions (1)

  • In what era did Europe experience rapid population growth due to medical advancements and improved sanitation?

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