Helminth transmission in simple pit latrines
Abstract
Simple pit latrines often represent the cheapest form of sanitation for poor communities. However, simple latrines lack a concrete slab and are therefore classified as an unimproved form of sanitation. This study collected soil samples in simple pit latrines and analysed them for the presence of helminth eggs; 71% of all collected samples were positive for eggs. The absence of a roof from the latrine was the only factor associated with lower egg concentrations. The findings support the classification of simple pit latrines as an unimproved form of sanitation.
Citation
Baker, S.M.; Ensink, J.H.J. Helminth transmission in simple pit latrines. Transactions of The Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (2012) 106 (11) 709-710. [DOI: 10.1016/j.trstmh.2012.08.002]