contaminated water disease
/kɒntæmɪˈneɪtɪd ˈwɒtər dɪˈziːz/ · con.tam.i.na.ted.wa.ter.dis.ease
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- A disease or condition caused by the consumption or exposure to contaminated water. The outbreak of contaminated water disease in the rural town was linked to a faulty water treatment plant.
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- A condition characterized by the presence of contaminants in the body, often resulting from the consumption of contaminated water. The patient was diagnosed with contaminated water disease after showing symptoms of gastrointestinal distress.
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- A disease or condition that is caused by or exacerbated by exposure to contaminated water, often in a specific geographic or environmental context. The researchers studied the relationship between contaminated water disease and the local ecosystem in the affected area.
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Did you know? Contaminated water disease is a significant public health concern worldwide, with the World Health Organization estimating that 844 million people lack access to safe drinking water.