Chapter Three. An Environmental Health Investigation of Skin Disorders: Southeast Asian Perspectives

David KOH and Judy SNGCentre for Environmental and Occupational Health Research, Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore

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“High rates of diarrhoea among village children along the Kampar River in Sumatra are probably linked to the faecal coliform content in the river water, which is due to activities related to human habitation along the river, rather than effluent from the pulp and paper mill. This can be addressed by having an improved sanitation system, provision of clean water sources, health education and enhancement ...

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