To make progress towards a healthier world we need to have a good understanding of what health problems we face today.| Our World in Data
For billions, it can mean hours spent collecting water. For almost a million, it means dying from disease.| Our World in Data
Stunting is an important marker of childhood malnutrition. But what is it, and how is it measured?| Our World in Data
Clean and safe water is essential for good health. How did access change over time? Where do people lack access?| Our World in Data
The world has made significant progress in recent decades in reducing deaths from diarrheal diseases, particularly for children. One of the most successful interventions has been oral rehydration therapy (ORT): a simple salt, water and sugar solution. We look at what ORT is, how it was developed, and how many lives it might have saved.| Our World in Data
