What is it about?
This review explores the importance of school sanitation for student health, aligning with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) aiming for quality education and health. By analyzing literature from 2019-2022, it identifies key aspects of school sanitation and its impact on diseases like gastrointestinal illness and dental problems. Findings underscore the crucial role of sanitation facilities in reducing absenteeism and improving student well-being.
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Why is it important?
Our review highlights the intersection of education and health through the lens of school sanitation, offering insights into how improving facilities can enhance student health outcomes. As the world focuses on achieving SDGs and addressing global health challenges, understanding the link between sanitation and student well-being becomes increasingly pertinent. By advocating for better sanitation policies and practices in schools, our work contributes to promoting a healthier learning environment for students worldwide.
Perspectives
Being part of this review has reinforced the significance of school sanitation as a fundamental determinant of student health and educational outcomes. Recognizing the diverse health impacts of inadequate sanitation underscores the urgency of prioritizing comprehensive sanitation interventions in educational settings. As we strive for equitable access to quality education and health for all, advocating for improved school sanitation policies and infrastructure emerges as a critical step towards achieving sustainable development goals and fostering a healthier future generation.
Mr Ferry Efendi
Universitas Airlangga
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This page is a summary of: School sanitation and student health status: a literature review, Journal of Public Health in Africa, May 2023, PAGEPress Publications,
DOI: 10.4081/jphia.2023.2540.
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