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Which of the following could be a potential threat for the urban poor in the absence of proper sanitation facilities or clean drinking water?

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Malnutrition and diseases
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Loss of wages
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Loss of job
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Loss of land owned
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The correct option is A Malnutrition and diseases
The urban poor includes temporary labourers, domestic workers, rickshaw drivers, and vendors. In most cases, they survive on small and irregular incomes. They also lack proper sanitation facilities, clean drinking water, and nutritious food. Thus, most of them becomes victims of malnutrition and diseases.

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