Lecture | Waterborne Diseases and Prevention
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Waterborne diseases are diseases transmitted by pathogenic microorganisms through water.
Waterborne Diseases and Prevention, Part 1: Waterborne Diseases
Welcome to Part 1 of the interactive lecture on Waterborne Diseases and Prevention by Dr. Caroline Ajonina. This part will introduce you to waterborne diseases. The following topics and more will be covered in this lecture:
- Global disease burden
- Introduction to pathogens
- Contamination
- Transmission
- Introduction to waterborne diseases
Therefore, in this lecture you will learn why they are an important global public health threat. You will further learn about contamination pathways, as well as best practices for avoiding waterborne disease outbreaks.