🚜ap human geography review

Water-borne disease

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Illness such as diarrhea and infections transmitted through contaminated water, which is reduced through access to clean water and sanitation, thereby lowering infant mortality.

AP course connection

Topic 5.10: 5.10 Consequences of Agricultural Practices

Unit 5

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