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Clean water and soap 'boost growth' in young children
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-23519775
Poor growth is linked to dirty water
Access to clean water and soap not only improves hygiene but may boost growth in young children, research suggests.
A review of global data found evidence of a small increase in height - about 0.5cm - in under-fives living in households with good sanitation.
The studies took place in Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Chile, Guatemala, Pakistan, Nepal, South Africa, Kenya and Cambodia.
Poor growth affects 265m children globally with long-term health impacts.
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