Open defecation is the human practice of defecating outside ("in the open") rather than into a toilet. People may choose fields, bushes, forests, ditches, streets, canals, or other open spaces for defecation.

20 hours ago · According to the World Health Organization (WHO), open defecation is a pervasive issue affecting over 2.3 billion people worldwide, with Ghana being no exception. The country's rural and peri-urban areas are disproportionately affected, with an estimated 4.2 million people resorting to open defecation due to inadequate access to sanitation ...

Open defecation refers to the practise of defecating in fields, forests, bushes, bodies of water, or other open spaces. Defecating in the open is an affront to dignity and risk to children’s nutrition and to community health.

Mar 22, 2024 · Open defecation perpetuates a vicious cycle of disease and poverty. The countries where open defection is most widespread have the highest number of deaths of children aged under 5 years as well as the highest levels of malnutrition and …

Open defecation is a taboo topic, masked in mystery, which is associated with far too many diseases, sufferings, indignity, social and psychological impacts that women have to endure as its outcomes.

Nov 18, 2019 · Ending the practice of defecating in the open, rather than in a toilet, will have “transformational benefits” for some of the world’s most vulnerable people, says the UN’s partner sanitation...

Feb 6, 2019 · The study provides a systematic review of the published literature related to implications of open defecation that goes beyond the scope of addressing health outcomes by also investigating social outcomes associated with open defecation.

In short, open defecation is a worldwide health crisis, one that demands a caring response from the world—especially those who profess to follow Christ. GFA World supporters get the opportunity to visit an outdoor toilet installed by Believers Eastern Church for the benefit of multiple families in this neighborhood around Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.

Nov 17, 2023 · Open defecation poses a serious risk to public health as it can contaminate sources of drinking water. November 19 is the World Toilet Day highlighting the importance of toilets for health, hygiene, and safety.

May 30, 2024 · Addressing open defecation is crucial not only for public health but also for environmental sustainability. As of 2020, approximately 673 million people still practiced open defecation globally, according to the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF).