Multiple choice

How many people die every week from diseases caused by unsafe water?

  1. around 10 000

  2. around 20 000

  3. around 30 000

  4. around 40 000

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Unsafe water, sanitation, and hygiene cause approximately 1.5 to 2 million deaths annually, which translates to roughly 30,000 deaths every week. Children under five in developing countries are the most severely affected by waterborne diseases.