Sanitation facilities are vital for hygiene. These include proper waste disposal and the availability of toilets with running water. Which of the following diseases can be contracted due to lack of sanitation?
A
Leprosy
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B
Diarrhoea
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C
Pellagra
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D
Tuberculosis
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Solution
The correct option is B Diarrhoea Poor sanitation is believed to be the main cause of many deaths. Diarrhoea is a major killer disease resulting because of poor hygiene, sanitation, and water. Improved sanitation reduces the risk of diarrhoea.