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Knowledge, Perceptions and Preventive Practices Against Waterborne Diseases among Residents of Obubra Local Government Area, Cross River State, Nigeria

2026-05-04

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<title>Abstract</title> <p>Background Waterborne diseases remain a significant public health challenge in developing regions. In sub-Saharan Africa, Nigeria records some of the highest rates of these infections. This high burden is mainly linked to widespread open defecation in rural communities, where human waste is often deposited in rivers and lakes that also serve as sources of drinking water, leading to the...

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DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-9415696/v1

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