PROBLEM AND SOLUTION.

Every year more than three million children under five years by causes and conditions related to the environment. The indoor and outdoor air, contaminated water, lack of adequate sanitation, toxic hazards, disease vectors, ultraviolet radiation and degraded ecosystems are all important environmental risk factors for children, and most of the cases for their mothers.



Many environmental and health problems low-cost solutions:

• Filtration and disinfection of household water can reduce the risk of diarrheal disease.


• Los hornillos mejorados permiten reducir la exposición a la contaminación del aire.


• The use of insecticide-treated nets can save lives, particularly children.

Education is critical, if mothers who receive the information they need to understand the environmental risks present in their homes and communities are better equipped to take appropriate action to reduce or eliminate exposure.