Steven Rhue and Barbara Piperata Water Insecurity and Childrens' Health Article

November 8, 2023

Steven Rhue and Barbara Piperata Water Insecurity and Childrens' Health Article

PhD student Steven Rhue and Dr. Barbara Piperata are two authors on a recent piece entitled The effects of household water insecurity on child health and well-being. This first of its kind review piece uncovers the social and health burdens of household water insecurity on children. The piece explores 4 key areas: exposure to unsafe water; interruptions to growth/development; negative social effects such as school absenteeism and violence; and other non-communicable health issues such as mental health.