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Coming up short without sanitation : a community sanitation program by the Indian government helped children grow taller and healthier in the State of Maharashtra
Dean Spears

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A government program in rural Indian villages improved children's health by promoting better sanitation practices. The program increased latrine use, leading to taller and healthier children. Even small improvements in sanitation can have a big impact on health outcomes. The study showed that investing in sanitation can make a real difference in the well-being of communities.