• Dr. Pradip Das

Water is one of the most important requirements for human health and life. It is also the most effective carrier of pathogens causing a number of infectious diseases in developing countries particularly in rural areas. The aim of the study was to review the prevalence and causes of waterborne diseases in Dudhnoi, Goalpara. Diarrhoea was found to be the most prevalent waterborne diseases among gastroenteritis, skin infection, typhoid, cholera, and dysentery. It was also found that these diseases are more prevalent in rainy season than dry season. Majority of the community had no knowledge of water-borne diseases except some had little knowledge of diarrhoea and typhoid. It was therefore recommended improvement in sanitation, hygiene and access as well as awareness to safe drinking water in the study area.

Water-borne Disease, Environment, Pollution, Drinking Water, Rural health

"Water Borne Disease in Dudhnoi, Goalpara, Assam: A Review", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.7, Issue 4, page no.1-5, April-2020, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2004001.pdf

"Water Borne Disease in Dudhnoi, Goalpara, Assam: A Review", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.7, Issue 4, page no. pp1-5, April-2020, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2004001.pdf